For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 680 students in 16950, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 51 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 16950, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 16950, PA are Cowanesque Valley Jr. Sr. High School and Westfield Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16950 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 16950, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16950, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cowanesque Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 North Fork Road
Westfield, PA 16950
(814) 367-2233
Westfield, PA 16950
(814) 367-2233
Gr: 7-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Westfield Area Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1355 Route 49
Westfield, PA 16950
(814) 367-2712
Westfield, PA 16950
(814) 367-2712
Gr: K-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 16950, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 16950, PA include Cowanesque Valley Jr. Sr. High School and Westfield Area Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 16950?
2 public schools are located in 16950.
What percentage of students in 16950 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 16950 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16950?
16950 public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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