For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 791 students in Towanda, PA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Towanda, PA is Towanda Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Towanda, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Towanda have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Towanda, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Towanda Area Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 State St
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Gr: 3-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
101 North Fourth Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-4991
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-4991
Gr: PK-2 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Towanda, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mulberry Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6626
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6626
Gr: 4-6 | 120 students Minority enrollment: 1%
State Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Gr: 5-8 | 586 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Towanda, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Towanda, PA include Towanda Area Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Towanda?
2 public elementary schools are located in Towanda.
What is the racial composition of students in Towanda?
Towanda public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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