Photo: Nyttend · Public domainNorth Mahoning Township’s public schools score below 52% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation
Reading proficiency in North Mahoning Township’s districts is 47%, below the Pennsylvania average (55%). The grade covers the public school district serving North Mahoning Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 93% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
North Mahoning Township’s schools, in brief
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 47% and math 37% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,410 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Punxsutawney Area HS. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Oak Grove Parochial School (private), Lone Maple Amish School (private), Spring Run School (private), West Creek School (private), Sawmill Road School (private) and Whistle Hollow Amish School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind North Mahoning Township’s grade
B−: better than 48% of Pennsylvania school districts. Graduation is above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve North Mahoning Township, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in North Mahoning Township
Punxsutawney Area El Sch
Grades K–6 · 1,085 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Punxutawney
1st grade in North Mahoning Township
Punxsutawney Area El Sch
Grades K–6 · 1,085 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Punxutawney
2nd grade in North Mahoning Township
Punxsutawney Area El Sch
Grades K–6 · 1,085 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Punxutawney
3rd grade in North Mahoning Township
Punxsutawney Area El Sch
Grades K–6 · 1,085 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Punxutawney
4th grade in North Mahoning Township
Punxsutawney Area El Sch
Grades K–6 · 1,085 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Punxutawney
5th grade in North Mahoning Township
Punxsutawney Area El Sch
Grades K–6 · 1,085 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Punxutawney
6th grade in North Mahoning Township
Punxsutawney Area El Sch
Grades K–6 · 1,085 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Punxutawney
7th grade in North Mahoning Township
Punxsutawney Area HS
Grades 7–12 · 810 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Punxsutawney
8th grade in North Mahoning Township
Punxsutawney Area HS
Grades 7–12 · 810 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Punxsutawney
9th grade in North Mahoning Township
Punxsutawney Area HS
Grades 7–12 · 810 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Punxsutawney
10th grade in North Mahoning Township
Punxsutawney Area HS
Grades 7–12 · 810 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Punxsutawney
11th grade in North Mahoning Township
Punxsutawney Area HS
Grades 7–12 · 810 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Punxsutawney
12th grade in North Mahoning Township
Punxsutawney Area HS
Grades 7–12 · 810 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Punxsutawney
North Mahoning Township’s public schools are run by Punxsutawney Area School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
North Mahoning Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share North Mahoning Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| North Mahoning Township | B− | Punxsutawney Area |
| East Mahoning | — | Marion Center Area |
| West Mahoning | B− | Armstrong |
| Canoe | B | Marion Center Area PK–12 · Punxsutawney Area K–12 |
| Perry | B− | Punxsutawney Area |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Punxsutawney Area with North Mahoning Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in North Mahoning Township
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about North Mahoning Township’s schools
Are North Mahoning Township’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools North Mahoning Township children attend score below 52% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 44%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is North Mahoning Township in?
Punxsutawney Area School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,895 students in 2 schools (2024–25).
What is North Mahoning Township’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Punxsutawney Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does North Mahoning Township spend per student?
$18,410 in Punxsutawney Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in North Mahoning Township?
Yes: Oak Grove Parochial School (religious, grades 1–8, 28 students), Lone Maple Amish School (religious, grades 1–8, 24 students), Spring Run School (religious, grades 1–8, 24 students), West Creek School (religious, grades 1–8, 23 students), Sawmill Road School (religious, grades 1–8, 21 students) and Whistle Hollow Amish School (religious, grades 1–8, 18 students).
Parents talk
What North Mahoning Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near North Mahoning Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.