For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 805 students in Knox, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 99 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Knox, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Knox, PA are Keystone Elementary School and Keystone Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Knox have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Knox, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Keystone Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
451 Huston Avenue
Knox, PA 16232
(814) 797-1251
Knox, PA 16232
(814) 797-1251
Gr: K-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Keystone Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Beatty Avenue
Knox, PA 16232
(814) 797-1261
Knox, PA 16232
(814) 797-1261
Gr: 7-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Knox, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Knox, PA include Keystone Elementary School and Keystone Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Knox?
2 public schools are located in Knox.
What percentage of students in Knox go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Knox are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Knox?
Knox public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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