For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,495 students in 18848, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 124 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 18848, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 18848, PA are Towanda Area Elementary School, Northern Tier Career Center and Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 18848 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 18848, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18848, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Towanda Area Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 State St
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Gr: 3-6 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #33.
Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 High School Drive
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-2101
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-2101
Gr: 7-12 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
101 North Fourth Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-4991
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-4991
Gr: PK-2 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 18848, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 18848, PA include Towanda Area Elementary School, Northern Tier Career Center and Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in 18848?
4 public schools are located in 18848.
What percentage of students in 18848 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 18848 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 18848?
18848 public schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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