For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,151 students in Clearfield County, PA (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,425 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Clearfield County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clearfield County, PA are Oklahoma Elementary School, Curwensville Area Elementary School and Wasson Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clearfield County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Clearfield County 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 Clearfield County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oklahoma Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1032 Chestnut Ave
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-3660
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-3660
Gr: K-4 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Curwensville Area Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 Beech St
Curwensville, PA 16833
(814) 236-1101
Curwensville, PA 16833
(814) 236-1101
Gr: K-6 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Wasson Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Wasson Ave
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-6171
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-6171
Gr: K-4 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Juniata Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
248 Juniata Street
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-1090
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-1090
Gr: K-4 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Osceola Mills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Coal St
Osceola Mills, PA 16666
(814) 339-6812
Osceola Mills, PA 16666
(814) 339-6812
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
West Branch Area High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
444 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Dubois Area Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Orient Ave
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-8111
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-8111
Gr: 9-12 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Dubois Area Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 Liberty Blvd
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 375-8770
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 375-8770
Gr: 5-8 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5239 Ridge Rd
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-7655
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-7655
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1010.
West Branch Area Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
356 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1111.
Harmony Area Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5239 Ridge Rd
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-2300
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-2300
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1212.
Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4934 Green Acre Rd
Houtzdale, PA 16651
(814) 378-7616
Houtzdale, PA 16651
(814) 378-7616
Gr: 7-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1313.
Clearfield County Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1620 River Road
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5308
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5308
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #1414.
Moshannon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5026 Green Acre Rd
Houtzdale, PA 16651
(814) 378-7683
Houtzdale, PA 16651
(814) 378-7683
Gr: K-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1515.
West Branch Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
444 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615
Gr: 6-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1616.
Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 Beech St
Curwensville, PA 16833
(814) 236-1100
Curwensville, PA 16833
(814) 236-1100
Gr: 7-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1717.
Clearfield Area Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 High Level Rd
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5511
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5511
Gr: K-6 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1818.
Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2831 Washington Ave
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5511
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5511
Gr: 7-12 | 1,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Clearfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
50 Bigler Rd
Bigler, PA 16825
(814) 857-7607
Bigler, PA 16825
(814) 857-7607
Gr: K-4 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
2075 Highview Rd, Po Box 710
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-1761
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-1761
Gr: K-4 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
602 Mill Road
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5302
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5302
Gr: 5-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Po Box 710
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 263-4668
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 263-4668
Gr: K-2 | 62 students
8962 Gillingham Rd
Frenchville, PA 16836
(814) 263-4896
Frenchville, PA 16836
(814) 263-4896
Gr: K-4 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Po Box 710
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-6217
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-6217
Gr: 3-5 | 66 students
5239 Ridge Rd
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-7655
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-7655
Gr: 10-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
493 South Highland St
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-4072
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-4072
Gr: K-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
2672 Helvetia Rd
Luthersburg, PA 15848
(814) 299-4802
Luthersburg, PA 15848
(814) 299-4802
Gr: K-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
201 Hoovertown Rd
Penfield, PA 15849
(814) 299-4924
Penfield, PA 15849
(814) 299-4924
Gr: K-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
178 Walltown Rd
Grampian, PA 16838
(814) 236-1411
Grampian, PA 16838
(814) 236-1411
Gr: K-4 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
5995 Fire Tower Rd
Mahaffey, PA 15757
(814) 277-6602
Mahaffey, PA 15757
(814) 277-6602
Gr: K-6 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
264 Wilson St
Wallaceton, PA 16876
(814) 342-2457
Wallaceton, PA 16876
(814) 342-2457
Gr: K-6 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clearfield County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Clearfield County, PA include Oklahoma Elementary School, Curwensville Area Elementary School and Wasson Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clearfield County?
18 public schools are located in Clearfield County.
What percentage of students in Clearfield County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Clearfield County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clearfield County?
Clearfield County 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).
Which public schools in Clearfield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clearfield County include: West Branch Area High School vs. Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School, Juniata Elementary School vs. Oklahoma Elementary School, Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School
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