For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 785 students in Clarion, PA (there are , serving 141 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Clarion, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Clarion, PA are Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School and Clarion Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarion, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Clarion have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 51爆料s in Clarion, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
219 Liberty St
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-8112
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-8112
Grades: 6-12
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Clarion Area Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Boundary St
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-8118
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-8118
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clarion, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Clarion, PA include Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School and Clarion Area Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clarion?
2 public schools are located in Clarion.
What percentage of students in Clarion go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Clarion are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clarion?
Clarion public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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