For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,209 students in Potter County, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Potter County, PA are Oswayo Valley Elementary School, Coudersport Area Elementary School and Northern Potter Childrens School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potter County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Potter County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Potter County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oswayo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
277 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1702
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1702
Grades: PK-5
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Coudersport Area Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
802 Vine Street
Coudersport, PA 16915
(814) 274-8500
Coudersport, PA 16915
(814) 274-8500
Grades: K-6
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
Northern Potter Childrens School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
745 Northern Potter Road
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 848-7563
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 848-7563
Grades: PK-6
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
Austin Area Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
138 Costello Avenue
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Grades: PK-6
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
27 Bridge St
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6571
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6571
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
318 S Oswayo St
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Grades: 6-12
| 190 students
Potter County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
27 Bridge Street
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6571
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6571
Grades: PK-12
| 325 students
318 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
318 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Grades: 6-8
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Potter County, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Potter County, PA include Oswayo Valley Elementary School, Coudersport Area Elementary School and Northern Potter Childrens School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Potter County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Potter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Potter County?
Potter 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 Potter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Potter County include: Austin Area Elementary School vs. Coudersport Area Elementary School, Coudersport Area Elementary School vs. Austin Area Elementary School, Oswayo Valley Elementary School vs. Northern Potter Childrens School
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