For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 642 students in Karns City, PA.
The top-ranked public school in Karns City, PA is Karns City Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Karns City, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Karns City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Karns City, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Karns City Jr/sr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1446 Kittanning Pike
Karns City, PA 16041
(724) 756-2030
Karns City, PA 16041
(724) 756-2030
Gr: 7-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Karns City, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Karns City, PA include Karns City Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Karns City?
1 public schools are located in Karns City.
What is the racial composition of students in Karns City?
Karns City public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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