For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,493 students in Bradford County, PA (there are , serving 381 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Bradford County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Bradford County, PA are Northeast Bradford Elementary School, Athens Area High School and Audrielle Lynch-ellen Bustin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bradford County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Bradford County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Bradford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northeast Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 Panther Lane
Rome, PA 18837
(570) 744-2521
Rome, PA 18837
(570) 744-2521
Grades: K-6
| 341 students
Rank: #22.
Athens Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 West Frederick Street
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Grades: 9-12
| 647 students
Rank: #33.
Audrielle Lynch-ellen Bustin Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Wildcat Way
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Grades: K-5
| 553 students
Rank: #44.
Wyalusing Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11364 Wyalusing New Albany Roa
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-1600
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-1600
Grades: 7-12
| 579 students
Rank: #55.
Canton Area Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
545 E Main St
Canton, PA 17724
(570) 673-5196
Canton, PA 17724
(570) 673-5196
Grades: K-6
| 433 students
Rank: #66.
Snyder Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Cedar St
Sayre, PA 18840
(570) 888-7742
Sayre, PA 18840
(570) 888-7742
Grades: PK-6
| 444 students
Rank: #77.
Sru Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Church Street
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-3171
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-3171
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #88.
Wyalusing Valley Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11450 Wyalusing-new Albany Rd
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-1600
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-1600
Grades: K-6
| 647 students
Rank: #99.
Harlan Rowe Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Wildcat Way
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #1111.
Towanda Area Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 State St
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Grades: 3-6
| 428 students
Rank: #1212.
Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 High School Drive
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-2101
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-2101
Grades: 7-12
| 698 students
Rank: #1313.
Sayre Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
331 W Lockhart St
Sayre, PA 18840
(570) 888-6622
Sayre, PA 18840
(570) 888-6622
Grades: 7-12
| 394 students
Rank: #1414.
Northeast Bradford Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
526 Panther Lane
Rome, PA 18837
(570) 744-2521
Rome, PA 18837
(570) 744-2521
Grades: 7-12
| 337 students
Rank: #1515.
Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 High St
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-2176
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-2176
Grades: 7-12
| 654 students
Rank: #1616.
Canton Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
509 E Main St
Canton, PA 17724
(570) 673-5134
Canton, PA 17724
(570) 673-5134
Grades: 7-12
| 373 students
Rank: #1717.
Troy Intrmd School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 King Street
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-4565
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-4565
Grades: 3-6
| 431 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 North Fourth Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-4991
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-4991
Grades: PK-2
| 363 students
Rank: n/an/a
317 Canton St
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-3145
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-3145
Grades: K-2
| 314 students
Bradford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 S River Street
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Grades: 6-7
| 396 students
15 Stonewall Rd
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-3018
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-3018
Grades: K-6
| 128 students
5252 Monkey Run Rd
Gillett, PA 16925
(570) 596-2102
Gillett, PA 16925
(570) 596-2102
Grades: K-5
| 115 students
116 West Pine St
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Grades: 8-9
| 375 students
Churrch St
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-4244
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-4244
Grades: K-5
| 101 students
Intersection Of State Route 10
Sayre, PA 18840
(570) 888-7198
Sayre, PA 18840
(570) 888-7198
Grades: K-4
| 88 students
Rr 1 Box 3350
Monroeton, PA 18832
(570) 265-5070
Monroeton, PA 18832
(570) 265-5070
Grades: 3-6
| 122 students
Mulberry Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6626
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6626
Grades: 4-6
| 120 students
74 Elementary Ln
New Albany, PA 18833
(570) 363-2165
New Albany, PA 18833
(570) 363-2165
Grades: K-6
| 126 students
Church St
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-3171
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-3171
Grades: 6-7
| 380 students
Second St
Ulster, PA 18850
(570) 358-3131
Ulster, PA 18850
(570) 358-3131
Grades: K-5
| 170 students
Rr 2
Columbia Cross Roads, PA 16914
(570) 297-2982
Columbia Cross Roads, PA 16914
(570) 297-2982
Grades: K-4
| 73 students
State Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Grades: 5-8
| 586 students
350 High St
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-4565
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-4565
Grades: 5-8
| 464 students
Leona Rd
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-2138
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-2138
Grades: K-4
| 207 students
80 Fifth St
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-1206
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-1206
Grades: K-6
| 360 students
Rr 2 Box 131
Wysox, PA 18854
(570) 265-6118
Wysox, PA 18854
(570) 265-6118
Grades: 3-6
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bradford County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Bradford County, PA include Northeast Bradford Elementary School, Athens Area High School and Audrielle Lynch-ellen Bustin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bradford County?
19 public schools are located in Bradford County.
What percentage of students in Bradford County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Bradford County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bradford County?
Bradford County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Bradford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bradford County include: Sayre Area High School vs. Athens Area High School, Snyder Elementary School vs. Audrielle Lynch-ellen Bustin Elementary School, Athens Area High School vs. Sayre Area High School
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