For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 795 students in 16866, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 16866, PA are Philipsburg Elementary School and Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 16866 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 16866, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16866, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Philipsburg Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Black Moshannon Road
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-2870
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-2870
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Short St Suite A
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4906
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4906
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
16866, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Short St
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4906
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4906
Gr: 5-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
100130 North 6th St
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4860
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4860
Gr: 7-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 16866, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 16866, PA include Philipsburg Elementary School and Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 16866?
2 public elementary schools are located in 16866.
What is the racial composition of students in 16866?
16866 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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