For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,122 students in Elk County, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elk County, PA are Ridgway Area Middle School, Johnsonburg Area Elementary School and Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elk County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Elk County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgway Area Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1403 Hill St
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Johnsonburg Area Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1356 Wilcox Rd
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
(814) 965-2577
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
(814) 965-2577
Gr: PK-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
62 School Dr
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-2176
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-2176
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Fox Twp Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
376 Main St
Kersey, PA 15846
(814) 885-8076
Kersey, PA 15846
(814) 885-8076
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
South St Marys Street Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 S Saint Marys St
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-3021
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-3021
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
St. Marys Area Middleschool
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
979 S Saint Marys Rd
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Elk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
19073 Bennetts Valley Highway
Weedville, PA 15868
(814) 787-5481
Weedville, PA 15868
(814) 787-5481
Gr: K-5 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Elk County, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elk County, PA include Ridgway Area Middle School, Johnsonburg Area Elementary School and Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elk County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Elk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk County?
Elk County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Elk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Elk County include: Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School vs. South St Marys Street Elementary School, Johnsonburg Area Elementary School vs. South St Marys Street Elementary School, South St Marys Street Elementary School vs. Johnsonburg Area Elementary School
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