For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 759 students in Houtzdale, PA.
The top ranked public schools in Houtzdale, PA are Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School and Moshannon Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houtzdale, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Houtzdale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Houtzdale, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
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 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Houtzdale, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Houtzdale, PA include Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School and Moshannon Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Houtzdale?
2 public schools are located in Houtzdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Houtzdale?
Houtzdale public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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