For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 740 students in Portage, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 31 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Portage, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Portage, PA are Portage Area Elementary School and Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portage, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Portage have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Portage, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portage Area Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
84 Mountain Ave
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Gr: PK-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Mountain Ave
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Gr: 7-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Portage, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Portage, PA include Portage Area Elementary School and Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Portage?
2 public schools are located in Portage.
What percentage of students in Portage go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Portage are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Portage?
Portage public schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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