For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,973 students in Tioga County, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tioga County, PA are Rock L Butler Middle School, Russell B Walter Elementary School and Don Gill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tioga County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tioga County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tioga County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock L Butler Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9 Nichols St
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-2306
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-2306
Gr: 5-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Russell B Walter Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Jct Cross Road
Tioga, PA 16946
(570) 827-2171
Tioga, PA 16946
(570) 827-2171
Gr: K-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Don Gill Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Sherman St
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-1811
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-1811
Gr: 2-4 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Clark Wood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110a Ellison Road
Elkland, PA 16920
(814) 258-5131
Elkland, PA 16920
(814) 258-5131
Gr: K-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8622 Route 414
Liberty, PA 16930
(570) 324-2521
Liberty, PA 16930
(570) 324-2521
Gr: K-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Westfield Area Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1355 Route 49
Westfield, PA 16950
(814) 367-2712
Westfield, PA 16950
(814) 367-2712
Gr: K-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Warren L Miller Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Dorsett Drive
Mansfield, PA 16933
(570) 662-2192
Mansfield, PA 16933
(570) 662-2192
Gr: K-6 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Blossburg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
133 Hannibal St
Blossburg, PA 16912
(570) 638-2146
Blossburg, PA 16912
(570) 638-2146
Gr: K-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
32 Meade St
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-1941
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-1941
Gr: K-1 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Tioga County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
110 Ellison Rd
Elkland, PA 16920
(814) 258-5115
Elkland, PA 16920
(814) 258-5115
Gr: 7-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
300 Morris St
Blossburg, PA 16912
(570) 638-2158
Blossburg, PA 16912
(570) 638-2158
Gr: 7-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
School St
Millerton, PA 16936
(570) 537-2959
Millerton, PA 16936
(570) 537-2959
Gr: K-4 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tioga County, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tioga County, PA include Rock L Butler Middle School, Russell B Walter Elementary School and Don Gill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tioga County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Tioga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tioga County?
Tioga County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Tioga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Tioga County include: Blossburg Elementary School vs. Clark Wood Elementary School, Don Gill Elementary School vs. Westfield Area Elementary School, Charlotte Lappla Elementary School vs. Westfield Area Elementary School
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