For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,523 students in Towanda, PA (there are , serving 124 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Towanda, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Towanda, PA are Northern Tier Career Center, Towanda Area Elementary School and Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Towanda, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Towanda have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Towanda, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Tier Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Career Center
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-8111
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-8111
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
Towanda Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 State St
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Grades: 3-6
| 443 students
Rank: #33.
Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 High School Drive
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-2101
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-2101
Grades: 7-12
| 720 students
Rank: n/an/a
Morrow Elementary School
Magnet School
101 North Fourth Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-4991
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-4991
Grades: PK-2
| 350 students
Towanda, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mulberry Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6626
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6626
Grades: 4-6
| 120 students
State Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Grades: 5-8
| 586 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Towanda, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Towanda, PA include Northern Tier Career Center, Towanda Area Elementary School and Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Towanda?
4 public schools are located in Towanda.
What percentage of students in Towanda go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Towanda are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Towanda?
Towanda public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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