Best Schools in Clearfield County, PA
Clearfield County, PA has 41 public schools (11 high, 3 middle, 21 elementary) serving 13,711 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Clearfield County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clearfield County, PA
The top high schools in Clearfield County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Branch Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
2. Bald Eagle Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bald Eagle Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 842 Students
3. Dubois Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubois Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 924 Students
4. Curwensville Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Curwensville Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 453 Students
5. Philipsburg-osceola Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philipsburg-osceola Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 520 Students
6. Purchase Line Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Purchase Line Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 395 Students
7. Glendale Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glendale Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 340 Students
8. Harmony Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harmony Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 114 Students
9. Clearfield Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clearfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1017 Students
10. Moshannon Valley Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moshannon Valley Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 381 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clearfield County, PA
The top middle schools in Clearfield County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dubois Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubois Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1062 Students
2. Philipsburg-osceola Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philipsburg-osceola Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students
3. West Branch Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clearfield County, PA
The top elementary schools in Clearfield County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wasson Avenue El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubois Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 419 Students
2. Juniata El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubois Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 273 Students
3. Philipsburg El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philipsburg-osceola Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
4. C G Johnson El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubois Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 297 Students
5. Osceola Mills El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philipsburg-osceola Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 295 Students
6. Oklahoma El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubois Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 291 Students
7. Curwensville Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Curwensville Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 536 Students
8. Glendale El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glendale Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 320 Students
9. Harmony Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harmony Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 136 Students
10. West Branch Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 341 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clearfield County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clearfield County, PA has a total population of 80,562 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clearfield County, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clearfield County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clearfield County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clearfield County, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Clearfield County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clearfield County, PA
How many schools are in Clearfield County, PA?
Clearfield County, PA has 41 public schools: 11 high schools, 3 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 13,711 students in total.
How do schools in Clearfield County perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in Clearfield County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Clearfield County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clearfield County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Clearfield County
7 places in Clearfield County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Dubois (5)
- Morrisdale (3)
- Clearfield (2)
- Curwensville (2)
- Houtzdale (2)
- Westover (2)
- Osceola Mills (1)
School districts (3)
- DuBois Area SD (6 schools)
- Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD (4 schools)
- West Branch Area SD (3 schools)