For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,195 students in Elk County, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 824 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Elk County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Elk County, PA are Ridgway Area High School, Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School and Fox Twp Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Elk County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elk County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgway Area High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1403 Hill St
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Grades: 9-12
| 231 students
Rank: #22.
Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
62 School Dr
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-2176
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-2176
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #33.
Fox Twp Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
376 Main St
Kersey, PA 15846
(814) 885-8076
Kersey, PA 15846
(814) 885-8076
Grades: K-5
| 175 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Johnsonburg Area Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1356 Wilcox Rd
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
(814) 965-2577
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
(814) 965-2577
Grades: PK-6
| 292 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ridgway Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1403 Hill St
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Rank: #66.
South St Marys Street Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
370 S Saint Marys St
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-3021
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-3021
Grades: K-5
| 583 students
Rank: #77.
St Marys Area Sr. High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
977 S Saint Marys Rd
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Grades: 9-12
| 630 students
Rank: #88.
Bennetts Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19073 Bennetts Valley Highway
Weedville, PA 15868
(814) 787-5481
Weedville, PA 15868
(814) 787-5481
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
Rank: #99.
Johnsonburg Area High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 High School Rd
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
(814) 965-2556
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
(814) 965-2556
Grades: 7-12
| 258 students
Rank: #1010.
St Marys Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 17% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
979 S Saint Marys Rd
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elk County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Elk County, PA include Ridgway Area High School, Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School and Fox Twp Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elk County, PA?
10 public schools are located in Elk County, PA.
What percentage of students in Elk County, PA go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Elk County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elk County, PA?
Elk County, PA public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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