For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 101 students in Howard, PA (there are , serving 74 private students). 58% of all K-12 students in Howard, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in Howard, PA is Howard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Howard have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Howard, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 School Street
Howard, PA 16841
(814) 625-2423
Howard, PA 16841
(814) 625-2423
Grades: K-5
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Howard, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Howard, PA include Howard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Howard?
1 public schools are located in Howard.
What percentage of students in Howard go to public school?
58% of all K-12 students in Howard are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Howard?
Howard public schools minority enrollment is 2% 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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