For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,504 students in Towanda, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 124 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Towanda, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Towanda, PA are Northern Tier Career Center, Towanda Area Elementary School and Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Towanda, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Towanda have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Towanda, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Tier Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Career Center
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-8111
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-8111
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
Towanda Area Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 State St
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Grades: 3-6
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 High School Drive
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-2101
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-2101
Grades: 7-12
| 698 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 North Fourth Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-4991
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-4991
Grades: PK-2
| 363 students
Towanda, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mulberry Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6626
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6626
Grades: 4-6
| 120 students
State Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Grades: 5-8
| 586 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Towanda, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Towanda, PA include Northern Tier Career Center, Towanda Area Elementary School and Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Towanda?
4 public schools are located in Towanda.
What percentage of students in Towanda go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Towanda are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Towanda?
Towanda public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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