For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,392 students in Clarion County, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clarion County, PA are Keystone Elementary School, Clarion-limestone Elementary School and Redbank Valley Intrmd School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarion County, 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 61% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clarion County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clarion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Keystone Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
451 Huston Avenue
Knox, PA 16232
(814) 797-1251
Knox, PA 16232
(814) 797-1251
Grades: K-6
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Clarion-limestone Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4091 C-l School Road
Strattanville, PA 16258
(814) 764-6006
Strattanville, PA 16258
(814) 764-6006
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Redbank Valley Intrmd School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1306 Truittsburg Rd
Hawthorn, PA 16230
(814) 365-5141
Hawthorn, PA 16230
(814) 365-5141
Grades: 3-5
| 208 students
Rank: #44.
Allegheny-clarion Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
776 Route 58
Foxburg, PA 16036
(724) 659-3555
Foxburg, PA 16036
(724) 659-3555
Grades: K-6
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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
Rank: #77.
Redbank Valley High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 Broad St
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2424
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2424
Grades: 6-12
| 549 students
Rank: #88.
Sligo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2013 Madison Street Extension
Sligo, PA 16255
(814) 745-2152
Sligo, PA 16255
(814) 745-2152
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
Rank: #99.
Union High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
354 Baker Street Suite 1
Rimersburg, PA 16248
(814) 473-3121
Rimersburg, PA 16248
(814) 473-3121
Grades: 6-12
| 292 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 Vine Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2680
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2680
Grades: K-2
| 212 students
Clarion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
330 Pheasant Farm Rd
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-1550
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-1550
Grades: K-6
| 136 students
600 Vine St
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2680
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2680
Grades: K-6
| 253 students
1306 Truittsburg Rd
Hawthorn, PA 16230
(814) 365-5141
Hawthorn, PA 16230
(814) 365-5141
Grades: K-6
| 216 students
88 School Street
Rimersburg, PA 16248
(814) 473-3989
Rimersburg, PA 16248
(814) 473-3989
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
2013 Madison Street Extension
Sligo, PA 16255
(814) 745-2152
Sligo, PA 16255
(814) 745-2152
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clarion County, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clarion County, PA include Keystone Elementary School, Clarion-limestone Elementary School and Redbank Valley Intrmd School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clarion County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Clarion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarion County?
Clarion County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Clarion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clarion County include: Clarion-limestone Elementary School vs. Clarion Area Elementary School, Allegheny-clarion Valley Elementary School vs. Keystone Elementary School, Clarion Area Elementary School vs. Allegheny-clarion Valley Elementary School
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