For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 1,085 students in Punxsutawney, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Punxsutawney, PA is Punxsutawney Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Punxsutawney, PA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Punxsutawney have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Punxsutawney, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
662 Airport Rd
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5116
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5116
Gr: K-3 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
200 Jenks Ave
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5117
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5117
Gr: K-3 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
19466 Route 119 Hwy N
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5118
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5118
Gr: K-3 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
9329 Route 536
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5119
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5119
Gr: K-3 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
407 E Mahoning Street
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5161
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5161
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
465 Beyer Ave
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
Gr: 4-7 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
300 Center St
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5122
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5122
Gr: K-3 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Punxsutawney, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Punxsutawney, PA include Punxsutawney Area Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Punxsutawney?
1 public elementary schools are located in Punxsutawney.
What is the racial composition of students in Punxsutawney?
Punxsutawney public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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