For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,460 students in Jefferson County, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, PA are Brockway Area Elementary School, C G Johnson Elementary School and Hickory Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brockway Area Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 North St
Brockway, PA 15824
(814) 265-8417
Brockway, PA 15824
(814) 265-8417
Gr: K-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
C G Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
923 Jackson St
Reynoldsville, PA 15851
(814) 299-4880
Reynoldsville, PA 15851
(814) 299-4880
Gr: K-4 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Hickory Grove Elementary, 104
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1112
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1112
Gr: 3-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Punxsutawney Area Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
465 Beyer Ave
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
Gr: K-6 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Pinecreek Elementary School, 1
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1119
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1119
Gr: 1-2 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
662 Airport Rd
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5116
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5116
Gr: K-3 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
E Main Street
Big Run, PA 15715
(814) 427-2045
Big Run, PA 15715
(814) 427-2045
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 1%
200 Jenks Ave
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5117
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5117
Gr: K-3 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
19466 Route 119 Hwy N
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5118
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5118
Gr: K-3 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
9329 Route 536
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5119
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5119
Gr: K-3 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
407 E Mahoning Street
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5161
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5161
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
478 Main St
Anita, PA 15711
(814) 938-5120
Anita, PA 15711
(814) 938-5120
Gr: K-3 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
465 Beyer Ave
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
Gr: 4-7 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
1100 Sykesville School Rd
Reynoldsville, PA 15851
(814) 299-4925
Reynoldsville, PA 15851
(814) 299-4925
Gr: K-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
300 Center St
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5122
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5122
Gr: K-3 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, PA include Brockway Area Elementary School, C G Johnson Elementary School and Hickory Grove Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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