For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 785 students in 16214, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 16214, PA are Clarion Area Elementary School and Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 16214 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 16214, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 16214, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarion Area Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Boundary St
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-8118
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-8118
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 16214, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 16214, PA include Clarion Area Elementary School and Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 16214?
2 public elementary schools are located in 16214.
What is the racial composition of students in 16214?
16214 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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