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Best Potter County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,966 students in Potter County, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 52 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Potter County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Potter County, PA are Oswayo Valley Elementary School, Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School and Coudersport Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potter County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Potter County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Potter County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oswayo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
277 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1702
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
138 Costello Avenue
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Coudersport Area Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
802 Vine Street
Coudersport, PA 16915
(814) 274-8500
Gr: K-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Northern Potter Childrens School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
745 Northern Potter Road
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 848-7563
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Coudersport Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
698 Dwight Street
Coudersport, PA 16915
(814) 274-8500
Gr: 7-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
763 Northern Potter Road
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 848-7534
Gr: 7-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Austin Area Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
138 Costello Avenue
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Gr: PK-6 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Galeton Area School
27 Bridge St
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6571
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Galeton Jr. Sr. High School
27 Bridge St
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6751
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Oswayo Valley Jr. Sr. High School
318 S Oswayo St
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Potter County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Potter County, PA include Oswayo Valley Elementary School, Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School and Coudersport Area Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Potter County?
10 public schools are located in Potter County.
What percentage of students in Potter County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Potter County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Potter County?
Potter County public schools minority enrollment is 4% 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 Potter County are often viewed compared to one another?

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