For the 2026 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 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jefferson County (2026)
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 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Hickory Grove Elementary
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1112
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1112
Gr: 3-6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 1,085 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Pinecreek Elementary School
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1119
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1119
Gr: 1-2 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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