Best Public Schools in Philipsburg, PA

Summary:

The city of Philipsburg, Pennsylvania is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School, Philipsburg Elementary School, and Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School. These schools are part of the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District, which is ranked 204 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Among the three schools, Philipsburg Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, ranking in the top 445 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2023-2024 and earning a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate strong academic achievement, particularly in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts, where they significantly outperform the district and state averages. In contrast, Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School maintains a respectable 3 out of 5 star rating and performs well on Keystone Exams, especially in Biology and Literature, while also boasting a high graduation rate and low dropout rate compared to state averages.

The schools in the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 38.27% to 59.36%. This suggests the district may face challenges in providing resources and support to these students. Additionally, spending per student varies significantly, with Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School spending nearly $8,000 more per student than Philipsburg Elementary School, which could be an area for further investigation to understand the reasons behind the disparities in funding.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)							PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School	Public	9-12	502 Philips St	Philipsburg	16866	Centre County	Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 342-1521	520	41	12.6	38.3%	502 (96.5%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.2%)	53.8	358^th of 686 public high schools	47.8%		61	286^th of 674 public high schools	57.6%	72	30.9	55.6	63.9																		$21,837	$2,339	$19,497
Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Short St Suite A	Philipsburg	16866	Centre County	Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 342-4906	379	27	13.8	57.3%	366 (96.6%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	65.9	302^nd of 891 public middle schools	66.1%		57.4	382^nd of 893 public middle schools	57.2%	80							51.3	30.8	25.2	35.4		62.3	62.3				64.9	49.6	60.7	58.3	$20,113	$2,155	$17,958
Philipsburg Elementary School	Public	K-5	1810 Black Moshannon Road	Philipsburg	16866	Centre County	Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 342-2870	406	33	12.4	59.4%	396 (97.5%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	72.5	445^th of 1526 public elementary schools	70.8%		72.4	445^th of 1534 public elementary schools	71.0%					68.9	73.4	54.7				66.1	87.2		87.2	70.5	60.7	48.5				59.8	$13,571	$1,454	$12,117

Cities Near Philipsburg

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Osceola Mills	4.27 mi	1	294^th
Morrisdale	5.89 mi	3	379^th
Port Matilda	10.72 mi	2	200^th
Houtzdale	10.88 mi	2	543^rd
Clearfield	14.3 mi	3	518^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.