Photo: Djorion · CC BY-SA 3.0Williamsport’s public schools score below 66% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Williamsport, 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 95% 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.
Williamsport’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 850 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Williamsport’s, its schools beat 25%, lower than their 34% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 51% of tested students were proficient in reading and 35% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,619 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Williamsport Area MS, then Williamsport Area SHS. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. John Neumann Regional Academy (private) is 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 Williamsport’s grade
C: better than 34% of Pennsylvania school districts, #852 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Both inputs trail the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Williamsport, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Williamsport · depends on your address
Jackson Primary Sch
Grades K–3 · 555 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Cochran Primary Sch
Grades K–3 · 538 students · 13:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Williamsport · depends on your address
Jackson Primary Sch
Grades K–3 · 555 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Cochran Primary Sch
Grades K–3 · 538 students · 13:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Williamsport · depends on your address
Jackson Primary Sch
Grades K–3 · 555 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Cochran Primary Sch
Grades K–3 · 538 students · 13:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Williamsport · depends on your address
Jackson Primary Sch
Grades K–3 · 555 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Cochran Primary Sch
Grades K–3 · 538 students · 13:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Williamsport
Curtin Intrmd Sch
Grades 4–6 · 525 students · 12:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Williamsport
Curtin Intrmd Sch
Grades 4–6 · 525 students · 12:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Williamsport
Curtin Intrmd Sch
Grades 4–6 · 525 students · 12:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Williamsport
Williamsport Area MS
Grades 7–8 · 706 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Williamsport
Williamsport Area MS
Grades 7–8 · 706 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Williamsport
Williamsport Area SHS
Grades 9–12 · 1,462 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Williamsport
Williamsport Area SHS
Grades 9–12 · 1,462 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Williamsport
Williamsport Area SHS
Grades 9–12 · 1,462 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Williamsport
Williamsport Area SHS
Grades 9–12 · 1,462 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Williamsport’s public schools are run by Williamsport Area School District, which also serves Hepburn, Lewis, Lycoming and Old Lycoming and others. 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.
Below the state in reading
Williamsport vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Williamsport’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Williamsport | C | Williamsport Area |
| Loyalsock | A− | Loyalsock Township |
| South Williamsport | B− | South Williamsport Area |
| Duboistown | B− | South Williamsport Area |
| Woodward | C | Williamsport Area |
| Armstrong | — | South Williamsport Area |
| Old Lycoming | C | Williamsport Area |
| Susquehanna | — | South Williamsport Area |
2 of the 7 neighbors share Williamsport Area with Williamsport, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Williamsport
6 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 Williamsport’s schools
Are Williamsport’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Williamsport children attend score below 66% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #852 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 25%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Williamsport in?
Williamsport Area School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 4,731 students in 7 schools (2024–25).
Where do Williamsport kids go to high school?
Williamsport Area SHS, with 1,462 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Williamsport’s graduation rate?
84% of the class of 2023 in Williamsport Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Williamsport spend per student?
$18,619 in Williamsport Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Williamsport?
Yes: St. John Neumann Regional Academy (Catholic, grades PK–12, 234 students).
Parents talk
What Williamsport families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Williamsport → 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.