Best Clarion Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 778 students in Clarion, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 119 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Clarion, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).

The top-ranked public schools in Clarion, PA are Clarion Area Elementary School and Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Clarion, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Clarion have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).