For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 746 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 56% 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 5% 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 Houtzdale, PA (2026-27)
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 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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