Top Rankings
Clarion-Limestone Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 778 students in Clarion-Limestone Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Clarion-Limestone Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
778 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clarion-Limestone Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.3%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
2%
16%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
95%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,797 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,353 is less than the state median of $23,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,797
$23,742
Spending / Student
$19,353
$23,164
Best Clarion-Limestone Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarion-limestone Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4091 C-l School Road
Strattanville, PA 16258
(814) 764-6006
Strattanville, PA 16258
(814) 764-6006
Gr: PK-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Clarion-limestone Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4091 C-l School Road
Strattanville, PA 16258
(814) 764-5111
Strattanville, PA 16258
(814) 764-5111
Gr: 7-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clarion-Limestone Area School District?
Clarion-Limestone Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 778 students.
What is the rank of Clarion-Limestone Area School District?
Clarion-Limestone Area School District is ranked #110 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clarion-Limestone Area School District?
95% of Clarion-Limestone Area School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarion-Limestone Area School District?
Clarion-Limestone Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Clarion-Limestone Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,353 is less than the state median of $23,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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