For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 619 students in Saxton, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saxton, PA are Tussey Mountain Elementary School and Tussey Mountain Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saxton, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saxton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Saxton, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tussey Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1110 Mifflin St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2934
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2934
Grades: PK-4
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Tussey Mountain Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
199 Front St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Grades: 5-8
| 257 students
Saxton, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
199 Front St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Grades: 7-8
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Saxton, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saxton, PA include Tussey Mountain Elementary School and Tussey Mountain Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saxton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Saxton.
What is the racial composition of students in Saxton?
Saxton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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