For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,291 students in Bradford, PA (there are , serving 268 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Bradford, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Bradford, 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.
Bradford, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Bradford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Bradford, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bradford Area High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81 Interstate Pkwy
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-3845
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-3845
Grades: 9-12
| 736 students
Rank: #22.
School Street Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
76 School St
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 368-3183
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 368-3183
Grades: 3-5
| 498 students
Rank: #33.
Floyd C Fretz Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 Lorana Ave
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-3500
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 539 students
Rank: n/an/a
265 Constitution Ave
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-6834
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-6834
Grades: PK-2
| 518 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bradford, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Bradford, PA include Bradford Area High School, School Street Elementary School and Floyd C Fretz Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bradford?
4 public schools are located in Bradford.
What percentage of students in Bradford go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Bradford are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bradford?
Bradford public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Bradford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bradford include: George Blaisdell Elementary School vs. School Street Elementary School, School Street Elementary School vs. George Blaisdell Elementary School
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