For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 538 students in Cresson, PA.
The top-ranked public high school in Cresson, PA is Penn Cambria High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cresson, PA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Cresson have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Cresson, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Penn Cambria High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cresson, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penn Cambria High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Linden Ave
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-8188
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-8188
Gr: 9-12 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Cresson, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cresson Secure Treatment Unit High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
251 Corrections Road, 251 Corr
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-6258
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-6258
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cresson, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cresson, PA include Penn Cambria High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cresson?
1 public high schools are located in Cresson.
What is the racial composition of students in Cresson?
Cresson public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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