For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 771 students in Portage, PA.
The top ranked public schools in Portage, PA are Portage Area Elementary School and Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portage, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Portage have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Schools in Portage, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portage Area Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
84 Mountain Ave
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Grades: PK-6
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85 Mountain Ave
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Grades: 7-12
| 358 students
Portage, Pennsylvania Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
84 Mountain Avenue
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Grades: 4-7
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Portage, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Portage, PA include Portage Area Elementary School and Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Portage?
2 public schools are located in Portage.
What is the racial composition of students in Portage?
Portage public schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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