Best Schools in Potter County, PA
Potter County, PA has 25 public schools (8 high, 3 middle, 12 elementary) serving 5,525 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Potter County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Potter County, PA
The top high schools in Potter County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Austin Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Austin Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 70 Students
2. Wellsboro Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellsboro Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 439 Students
3. Coudersport Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coudersport Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 275 Students
4. Cowanesque Valley Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Tioga Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 358 Students
5. Port Allegany Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Port Allegany Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 410 Students
6. Northern Potter Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Potter Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 214 Students
7. Bucktail Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keystone Central Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
8. Oswayo Valley Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oswayo Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 96 Students
Best Middle Schools in Potter County, PA
The top middle schools in Potter County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rock L Butler Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellsboro Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 480 Students
2. Bucktail Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keystone Central Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 105 Students
3. Oswayo Valley Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oswayo Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 83 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Potter County, PA
The top elementary schools in Potter County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Coudersport Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coudersport Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 283 Students
2. Otto-eldred El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Otto-eldred Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 259 Students
3. Don Gill El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellsboro Area Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 318 Students
4. Austin Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Austin Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 62 Students
5. Oswayo Valley El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oswayo Valley Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
6. Renovo El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keystone Central Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 150 Students
7. Westfield Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Tioga Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 315 Students
8. Northern Potter Childrens Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Potter Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 294 Students
9. Port Allegany El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Port Allegany Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 476 Students
10. Charlotte Lappla El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wellsboro Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 183 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Potter County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Potter County, PA has a total population of 16,396 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Potter 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 Potter County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Potter County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Potter 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 Potter County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Potter County, PA
How many schools are in Potter County, PA?
Potter County, PA has 25 public schools: 8 high schools, 3 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 5,525 students in total.
How do schools in Potter County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Potter County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Potter County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Potter 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: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Potter County
5 places in Potter County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Shinglehouse (3)
- Austin (2)
- Coudersport (2)
- Ulysses (2)
- Galeton (1)
School districts (1)
- Oswayo Valley SD (3 schools)