For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,878 students in Punxsutawney, PA (there are , serving 510 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Punxsutawney, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Punxsutawney, PA are Punxsutawney Area Elementary School and Punxsutawney Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Punxsutawney, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Punxsutawney have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Punxsutawney, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Punxsutawney Area Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
465 Beyer Ave
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
Grades: K-6
| 1,068 students
Rank: #22.
Punxsutawney Area High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Findley Street
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
Grades: 7-12
| 810 students
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
662 Airport Rd
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5116
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5116
Grades: K-3
| 93 students
200 Jenks Ave
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5117
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5117
Grades: K-3
| 82 students
19466 Route 119 Hwy N
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5118
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5118
Grades: K-3
| 85 students
9329 Route 536
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5119
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5119
Grades: K-3
| 159 students
407 E Mahoning Street
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5161
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5161
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
465 Beyer Ave
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
Grades: 4-7
| 642 students
300 Center St
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5122
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5122
Grades: K-3
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Punxsutawney, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Punxsutawney, PA include Punxsutawney Area Elementary School and Punxsutawney Area High School.
How many public schools are located in Punxsutawney?
2 public schools are located in Punxsutawney.
What percentage of students in Punxsutawney go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Punxsutawney are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Punxsutawney?
Punxsutawney public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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