For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 501 students in Forest County, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Forest County, PA are East Forest Elementary School, North Clarion Co Elementary School and West Forest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Forest County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Forest County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Forest Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 W Birch St
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 927-6688
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 927-6688
Grades: PK-6
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
North Clarion Co Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10439 Route 36
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 744-8541
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 744-8541
Grades: PK-6
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
West Forest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22318 Route 62 Box 15
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 755-3302
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 755-3302
Grades: PK-6
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Forest County, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Forest County, PA include East Forest Elementary School, North Clarion Co Elementary School and West Forest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Forest County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Forest County.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest County?
Forest County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Forest County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Forest County include: North Clarion Co Elementary School vs. West Forest Elementary School, East Forest Elementary School vs. West Forest Elementary School
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