Appleman Elementary School

Tucked into the rolling hills of Columbia County, Appleman Elementary stands out in the small borough of Benton as a genuinely strong academic option — especially in science, where it scores at the very top of the state. Families who value a tight-knit rural community where teachers know every kid by name will feel right at home here, and the surrounding area offers that classic small-town Pennsylvania feel with easy access to the natural beauty of the Endless Mountains region. It's the kind of place where solid academics and a close community come as a package deal.