For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 713 students in Towanda, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Towanda, PA are 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.
Towanda, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Towanda have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Towanda, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Towanda, PA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #22.
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 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Towanda, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mulberry Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6626
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6626
Gr: 4-6 | 120 students Minority enrollment: 1%
State Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Gr: 5-8 | 586 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Towanda, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Towanda, PA include Northern Tier Career Center and Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Towanda?
2 public high schools are located in Towanda.
What is the racial composition of students in Towanda?
Towanda public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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