For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,314 students in Claysville, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 72 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Claysville, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Claysville, PA are Mcguffey High School, Claysville Elementary School and Mcguffey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claysville, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Claysville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Claysville, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcguffey High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
86 Mcguffey Drive
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3328
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3328
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Claysville Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
119 Main St
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 663-7772
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 663-7772
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Mcguffey Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
86 Mcguffey Drive
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3323
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3323
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Claysville, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Claysville, PA include Mcguffey High School, Claysville Elementary School and Mcguffey Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Claysville?
3 public schools are located in Claysville.
What percentage of students in Claysville go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Claysville are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Claysville?
Claysville public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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