Top 5 Best Forest County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 961 students in Forest County, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 149 private students). 87% 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 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Forest County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Forest County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Forest Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
120 W Birch St
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 927-6688
Grades: PK-6
| 73 students
Rank: #22.
North Clarion Co Jr. Sr. High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10439 Route 36
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 744-8544
Grades: 7-12
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
North Clarion Co Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10439 Route 36
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 744-8541
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
West Forest Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
22318 Route 62 Box 15
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 755-3302
Grades: PK-6
| 117 students
Rank: #55.
East Forest Jr. Sr. High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
120 W Birch St
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 927-6688
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Rank: #66.
West Forest Jr. Sr. High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
22318 Route 62 Box 15
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 755-3611
Grades: 7-12
| 124 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, PA?
6 public schools are located in Forest County, PA.
What percentage of students in Forest County, PA go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Forest County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Forest County, PA?
Forest County, PA public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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