For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,966 students in Potter County, PA (there are , serving 52 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Potter County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Potter County, PA are Oswayo Valley Elementary School, Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School and Coudersport Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potter County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Potter County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Potter County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oswayo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
277 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1702
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1702
Grades: PK-5
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
138 Costello Avenue
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Rank: #33.
Coudersport Area Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
802 Vine Street
Coudersport, PA 16915
(814) 274-8500
Coudersport, PA 16915
(814) 274-8500
Grades: K-6
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
Northern Potter Childrens School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
745 Northern Potter Road
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 848-7563
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 848-7563
Grades: PK-6
| 290 students
Rank: #55.
Austin Area Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
138 Costello Avenue
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Grades: PK-6
| 77 students
Rank: #66.
Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
763 Northern Potter Road
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 848-7534
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 848-7534
Grades: 7-12
| 223 students
Rank: #77.
Coudersport Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
698 Dwight Street
Coudersport, PA 16915
(814) 274-8500
Coudersport, PA 16915
(814) 274-8500
Grades: 7-12
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
27 Bridge St
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6571
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6571
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
27 Bridge St
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6751
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6751
Grades: 7-12
| 147 students
Rank: n/an/a
318 S Oswayo St
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Grades: 6-12
| 190 students
Potter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
27 Bridge Street
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6571
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6571
Grades: PK-12
| 325 students
318 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
318 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Grades: 6-8
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Potter County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Potter County, PA include Oswayo Valley Elementary School, Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School and Coudersport Area Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Potter County?
10 public schools are located in Potter County.
What percentage of students in Potter County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Potter County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Potter County?
Potter County public schools minority enrollment is 4% 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 Potter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Potter County include: Austin Area Elementary School vs. Coudersport Area Elementary School, Coudersport Area Elementary School vs. Austin Area Elementary School, Oswayo Valley Elementary School vs. Northern Potter Childrens School
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