For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,075 students in Clearfield, PA (there are , serving 349 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Clearfield, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clearfield, PA are Clearfield County Career & Technology Center, Clearfield Area Elementary School and Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clearfield, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Clearfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Clearfield, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clearfield County Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1620 River Road
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5308
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5308
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Rank: #22.
Clearfield Area Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 High Level Rd
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5511
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5511
Gr: K-6 | 1,020 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2831 Washington Ave
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5511
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5511
Gr: 7-12 | 1,046 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Clearfield, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2075 Highview Rd, Po Box 710
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-1761
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-1761
Gr: K-4 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
602 Mill Road
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5302
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5302
Gr: 5-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Po Box 710
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 263-4668
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 263-4668
Gr: K-2 | 62 students
Po Box 710
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-6217
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-6217
Gr: 3-5 | 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clearfield, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Clearfield, PA include Clearfield County Career & Technology Center, Clearfield Area Elementary School and Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Clearfield?
3 public schools are located in Clearfield.
What percentage of students in Clearfield go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Clearfield are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clearfield?
Clearfield public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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