For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,985 students in Jefferson County, PA (there are , serving 868 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, PA are Brockway Area Elementary School, Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School and C G Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jefferson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brockway Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 North St
Brockway, PA 15824
(814) 265-8417
Brockway, PA 15824
(814) 265-8417
Grades: K-6
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Alexander St
Brockway, PA 15824
(814) 265-8414
Brockway, PA 15824
(814) 265-8414
Grades: 7-12
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
C G Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
923 Jackson St
Reynoldsville, PA 15851
(814) 299-4880
Reynoldsville, PA 15851
(814) 299-4880
Grades: K-4
| 297 students
Rank: #44.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
104 Jenks Street
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1112
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1112
Grades: 3-6
| 425 students
Rank: #55.
Punxsutawney Area Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 1,079 students
Rank: #66.
Brookville Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
96 Jenks Street
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1106
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1106
Grades: 7-12
| 602 students
Rank: #77.
Punxsutawney Area High School
Magnet 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
| 826 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson County-dubois Avts
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
576 Vo Tech Rd
Reynoldsville, PA 15851
(814) 653-8265
Reynoldsville, PA 15851
(814) 653-8265
Grades: 9-12
| 535 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northside Elementary School
Magnet School
280 Church Street
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1118
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1118
Grades: K
| 116 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pinecreek Elementary School
Magnet School
16771 Route 322
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1119
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1119
Grades: 1-2
| 221 students
Jefferson County 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
E Main Street
Big Run, PA 15715
(814) 427-2045
Big Run, PA 15715
(814) 427-2045
Grades: K-5
| 140 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
478 Main St
Anita, PA 15711
(814) 938-5120
Anita, PA 15711
(814) 938-5120
Grades: K-3
| 86 students
465 Beyer Ave
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
Grades: 4-7
| 642 students
1100 Sykesville School Rd
Reynoldsville, PA 15851
(814) 299-4925
Reynoldsville, PA 15851
(814) 299-4925
Grades: K-5
| 98 students
300 Center St
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5122
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5122
Grades: K-3
| 140 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, PA include Brockway Area Elementary School, Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School and C G Johnson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County?
10 public schools are located in Jefferson County.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson 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 Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jefferson County include: Brookville Jr. Sr. High School vs. Punxsutawney Area High School, Punxsutawney Area High School vs. Brookville Jr. Sr. High School, Brookville Jr. Sr. High School vs. Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School
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