For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 968 students in Forest County, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 98 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Forest County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Forest County, PA are East Forest Elementary School, North Clarion Co Jr. Sr. High School and North Clarion Co Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Forest County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Forest County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Forest Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 W Birch St
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 927-6688
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 927-6688
Grades: PK-6
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
North Clarion Co Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10439 Route 36
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 744-8544
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 744-8544
Grades: 7-12
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
North Clarion Co Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10439 Route 36
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 744-8541
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 744-8541
Grades: PK-6
| 327 students
Rank: #44.
West Forest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22318 Route 62 Box 15
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 755-3302
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 755-3302
Grades: PK-6
| 110 students
Rank: #55.
East Forest Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 W Birch St
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 927-6688
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 927-6688
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
Rank: #66.
West Forest Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22318 Route 62 Box 15
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 755-3611
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 755-3611
Grades: 7-12
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Forest County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Forest County, PA include East Forest Elementary School, North Clarion Co Jr. Sr. High School and North Clarion Co Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Forest County?
6 public schools are located in Forest County.
What percentage of students in Forest County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Forest County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Forest County?
Forest County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Forest County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Forest County include: East Forest Jr. Sr. High School vs. North Clarion Co Jr. Sr. High School, West Forest Jr. Sr. High School vs. North Clarion Co Jr. Sr. High School, North Clarion Co Jr. Sr. High School vs. West Forest Jr. Sr. High School
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