📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 7 Rated Districts in Clarion County, PA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Clarion-Limestone Area School District | Strattanville | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #2 | North Clarion County School District | Tionesta | 8/10 Good | 72nd |
| #3 | Keystone School District | Knox | 6/10 Average | 59th |
| #4 | Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District | Foxburg | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #5 | Clarion Area School District | Clarion | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #6 | Redbank Valley School District | New Bethlehem | 5/10 Average | 41st |
| #7 | Union School District | Rimersburg | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
Best School Districts in Clarion County, Pennsylvania (2026)
This page lists the 7 public school districts headquartered in Clarion County, Pennsylvania that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using PSSA 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Pennsylvania, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Clarion County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Clarion County, Pennsylvania? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, the highest-rated is Clarion-Limestone Area School District (Strattanville), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 83rd percentile of Pennsylvania districts on PSSA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (PSSA 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.