For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 652 students in Cochranton, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 27 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Cochranton, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cochranton, PA are Cochranton Jr. Sr. High School and Cochranton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cochranton, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Cochranton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Cochranton, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cochranton Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Second Street
Cochranton, PA 16314
(814) 425-7421
Cochranton, PA 16314
(814) 425-7421
Gr: 7-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Cochranton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 South Franklin Street
Cochranton, PA 16314
(814) 425-2105
Cochranton, PA 16314
(814) 425-2105
Gr: K-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cochranton, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Cochranton, PA include Cochranton Jr. Sr. High School and Cochranton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cochranton?
2 public schools are located in Cochranton.
What percentage of students in Cochranton go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Cochranton are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cochranton?
Cochranton public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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