For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,674 students in Tyrone, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 386 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Tyrone, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Tyrone, PA are Tyrone Area High School, Tyrone Area Elementary School and Tyrone Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tyrone, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Tyrone have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Tyrone, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tyrone Area High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Clay Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Tyrone Area Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Clay Avenue
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-1342
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-1342
Gr: PK-4 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Tyrone Area Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Clay Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Gr: 5-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tyrone, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Tyrone, PA include Tyrone Area High School, Tyrone Area Elementary School and Tyrone Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Tyrone?
3 public schools are located in Tyrone.
What percentage of students in Tyrone go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Tyrone are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tyrone?
Tyrone public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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