For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,493 students in Bradford County, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 370 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Bradford County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bradford County, PA are Northeast Bradford Elementary School, Audrielle Lynch-ellen Bustin Elementary School and Wyalusing Valley Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bradford County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Bradford County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Bradford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 Panther Lane
Rome, PA 18837
(570) 744-2521
Rome, PA 18837
(570) 744-2521
Gr: K-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Audrielle Lynch-ellen Bustin Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Wildcat Way
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Gr: K-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Wyalusing Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11364 Wyalusing New Albany Roa
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-1600
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-1600
Gr: 7-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Canton Area Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
545 E Main St
Canton, PA 17724
(570) 673-5196
Canton, PA 17724
(570) 673-5196
Gr: K-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Harlan Rowe Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Wildcat Way
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Gr: 6-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Wyalusing Valley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11450 Wyalusing-new Albany Rd
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-1600
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-1600
Gr: K-6 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
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 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Snyder Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Cedar St
Sayre, PA 18840
(570) 888-7742
Sayre, PA 18840
(570) 888-7742
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Sru Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Church Street
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-3171
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-3171
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Northern Tier Career Center
Vocational 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
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #1111.
Athens Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 West Frederick Street
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 High School Drive
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-2101
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-2101
Gr: 7-12 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1313.
Sayre Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
331 W Lockhart St
Sayre, PA 18840
(570) 888-6622
Sayre, PA 18840
(570) 888-6622
Gr: 7-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
Northeast Bradford Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
526 Panther Lane
Rome, PA 18837
(570) 744-2521
Rome, PA 18837
(570) 744-2521
Gr: 7-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
Canton Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
509 E Main St
Canton, PA 17724
(570) 673-5134
Canton, PA 17724
(570) 673-5134
Gr: 7-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1616.
Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 High St
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-2176
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-2176
Gr: 7-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1717.
Troy Intrmd School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 King Street
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-4565
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-4565
Gr: 3-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
101 North Fourth Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-4991
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-4991
Gr: PK-2 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
317 Canton St
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-3145
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-3145
Gr: K-2 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bradford County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Bradford County, PA include Northeast Bradford Elementary School, Audrielle Lynch-ellen Bustin Elementary School and Wyalusing Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Bradford County?
19 public schools are located in Bradford County.
What percentage of students in Bradford County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Bradford County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bradford County?
Bradford County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Bradford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bradford County include: Snyder Elementary School vs. Audrielle Lynch-ellen Bustin Elementary School, Sayre Area High School vs. Athens Area High School, Athens Area High School vs. Sayre Area High School
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