For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,320 students in Philipsburg, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Philipsburg, PA are Philipsburg Elementary School, Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School and Philipsburg-osceola Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Philipsburg, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Philipsburg 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 Philipsburg, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Philipsburg Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Black Moshannon Road
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-2870
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-2870
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Short St Suite A
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4906
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4906
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Philipsburg-osceola Area High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 Philips St
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-1521
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-1521
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Philipsburg, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Philipsburg, PA include Philipsburg Elementary School, Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School and Philipsburg-osceola Area High School.
How many public schools are located in Philipsburg?
3 public schools are located in Philipsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Philipsburg?
Philipsburg 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).
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