For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 787 students in Philipsburg, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Philipsburg, PA are Philipsburg Elementary School and Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Philipsburg, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Philipsburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Philipsburg, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Philipsburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1810 Black Moshannon Road
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-2870
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-2870
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Short St Suite A
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4906
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4906
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Philipsburg, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Short St
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4906
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4906
Grades: 5-6
| 250 students
100130 North 6th St
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4860
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4860
Grades: 7-8
| 280 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Philipsburg, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Philipsburg, PA include Philipsburg Elementary School and Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Philipsburg?
2 public elementary schools are located in Philipsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Philipsburg?
Philipsburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% 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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