For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,230 students in 16701, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 254 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 16701, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 16701, PA are Bradford Area High School, School Street Elementary School and Floyd C Fretz Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16701 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 16701, PA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16701, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradford Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81 Interstate Pkwy
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-3845
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-3845
Gr: 9-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
School Street Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
76 School St
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 368-3183
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 368-3183
Gr: 3-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Floyd C Fretz Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Lorana Ave
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-3500
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
265 Constitution Ave
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-6834
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-6834
Gr: PK-2 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 16701, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 16701, PA include Bradford Area High School, School Street Elementary School and Floyd C Fretz Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 16701?
4 public schools are located in 16701.
What percentage of students in 16701 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 16701 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16701?
16701 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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