For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 778 students in Clarion, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 141 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Clarion, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clarion, PA are Clarion Area Elementary School and Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarion, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Clarion have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Clarion, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarion Area Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Boundary St
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-8118
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-8118
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
219 Liberty St
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-8112
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-8112
Gr: 6-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clarion, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Clarion, PA include Clarion Area Elementary School and Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Clarion?
2 public schools are located in Clarion.
What percentage of students in Clarion go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Clarion are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clarion?
Clarion public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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