For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 972 students in Wellsboro, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wellsboro, PA are Rock L Butler Middle School and Don Gill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wellsboro, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wellsboro have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wellsboro, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock L Butler Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9 Nichols St
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-2306
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-2306
Grades: 5-8
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Don Gill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Sherman St
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-1811
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-1811
Grades: 2-4
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
32 Meade St
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-1941
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-1941
Grades: K-1
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wellsboro, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wellsboro, PA include Rock L Butler Middle School and Don Gill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wellsboro?
3 public elementary schools are located in Wellsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Wellsboro?
Wellsboro public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Wellsboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wellsboro include: Charlotte Lappla Elementary School vs. Don Gill Elementary School
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