For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,703 students in Clinton County, PA (there are , serving 523 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Clinton County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Clinton County, PA are Bucktail High School, Woodward Elementary School and Renovo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Clinton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bucktail High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Bucktail Ave
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 893-4900
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 893-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Woodward Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35 King Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 893-4900
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 893-4900
Grades: K-4
| 187 students
Rank: #33.
Renovo Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 Bucktail Ave
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 893-4900
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 893-4900
Grades: K-4
| 141 students
Rank: #44.
Mill Hall Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Kyler Ave
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 893-4900
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 893-4900
Grades: K-4
| 274 students
Rank: #55.
Central Mountain High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
64 Keystone Central Dr
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 893-4900
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 893-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,081 students
Rank: #66.
Central Mountain Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Ben Avenue
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 893-4900
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 893-4900
Grades: 5-8
| 915 students
Rank: #77.
Bucktail Area Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Bucktail Avenue
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 893-4900
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 893-4900
Grades: 5-8
| 107 students
Rank: #88.
Robb Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Church Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 893-4900
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 893-4900
Grades: K-4
| 404 students
Rank: #99.
Sugar Valley Rural Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
236 E Main Street
Loganton, PA 17747
(570) 725-7822
Loganton, PA 17747
(570) 725-7822
Grades: K-12
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
Keystone Central Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
64 Keystone Central Dr
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 748-6584
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 748-6584
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Clinton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
South Fairview Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 748-2101
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 748-2101
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
34 East End Mountain Rd
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 726-3478
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 726-3478
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
101 West 4th Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 748-6330
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 748-6330
Grades: K-5
| 199 students
98 East South St
Loganton, PA 17747
(570) 725-3521
Loganton, PA 17747
(570) 725-3521
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clinton County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Clinton County, PA include Bucktail High School, Woodward Elementary School and Renovo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clinton County?
10 public schools are located in Clinton County.
What percentage of students in Clinton County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Clinton County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clinton County include: Robb Elementary School vs. Woodward Elementary School, Woodward Elementary School vs. Robb Elementary School, Central Mountain Middle School vs. Central Mountain High School
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