For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,372 students in 16901, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 131 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 16901, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 16901, PA are Rock L Butler Middle School, Don Gill Elementary School and Wellsboro Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16901 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 16901, PA 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 Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16901, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock L Butler Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9 Nichols St
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-2306
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-2306
Gr: 5-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Don Gill Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Sherman St
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-1811
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-1811
Gr: 2-4 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Wellsboro Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 Nichols St
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-3547
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
32 Meade St
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-1941
Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-1941
Gr: K-1 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 16901, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 16901, PA include Rock L Butler Middle School, Don Gill Elementary School and Wellsboro Area High School.
How many public schools are located in 16901?
4 public schools are located in 16901.
What percentage of students in 16901 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 16901 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16901?
16901 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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