For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,989 students in Northern Tioga School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Northern Tioga School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 56% statewide average).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
1,989 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northern Tioga School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#372 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
57%
Graduation Rate
89%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
14%
Showing 2009–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% White
95%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,676 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,163 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$42 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,676
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,163
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Northern Tioga School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Russell B Walter Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Jct Cross Road
Tioga, PA 16946
(570) 827-2171
Tioga, PA 16946
(570) 827-2171
Gr: K-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Clark Wood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110a Ellison Road
Elkland, PA 16920
(814) 258-5131
Elkland, PA 16920
(814) 258-5131
Gr: K-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Cowanesque Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 North Fork Road
Westfield, PA 16950
(814) 367-2233
Westfield, PA 16950
(814) 367-2233
Gr: 7-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Westfield Area Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1355 Route 49
Westfield, PA 16950
(814) 367-2712
Westfield, PA 16950
(814) 367-2712
Gr: K-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Williamson Sr. High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33 Jct Cross Road
Tioga, PA 16946
(570) 827-2191
Tioga, PA 16946
(570) 827-2191
Gr: 7-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northern Tioga School District?
Northern Tioga School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,989 students.
What is the rank of Northern Tioga School District?
Northern Tioga School District is ranked #380 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Northern Tioga School District?
95% of Northern Tioga School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northern Tioga School District?
Northern Tioga School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Northern Tioga School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,163 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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