For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,703 students in Clinton County, PA (there are 13 private schools, serving 523 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Clinton County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton County, PA are Bucktail High School, Woodward Elementary School and Renovo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Clinton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bucktail High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Bucktail Ave
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 893-4900
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 893-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Woodward Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35 King Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 893-4900
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 893-4900
Gr: K-4 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Renovo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 Bucktail Ave
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 893-4900
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 893-4900
Gr: K-4 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Mill Hall Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 Kyler Ave
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 893-4900
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 893-4900
Gr: K-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Central Mountain Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Ben Avenue
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 893-4900
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 893-4900
Gr: 5-8 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Central Mountain High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
64 Keystone Central Dr
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 893-4900
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 893-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Robb Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Church Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 893-4900
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 893-4900
Gr: K-4 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Bucktail Area Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Bucktail Avenue
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 893-4900
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 893-4900
Gr: 5-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Sugar Valley Rural Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
236 E Main Street
Loganton, PA 17747
(570) 725-7822
Loganton, PA 17747
(570) 725-7822
Gr: K-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Keystone Central Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
64 Keystone Central Dr
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 748-6584
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 748-6584
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clinton County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton County, PA include Bucktail High School, Woodward Elementary School and Renovo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clinton County?
10 public schools are located in Clinton County.
What percentage of students in Clinton County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Clinton County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clinton County include: Robb Elementary School vs. Woodward Elementary School, Woodward Elementary School vs. Robb Elementary School, Central Mountain Middle School vs. Central Mountain High School
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