For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 896 students in Elk County, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elk County, PA are Ridgway Area Middle School, Johnsonburg Area High School and St. Marys Area Middleschool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Elk County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Elk County (2026)
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 High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 High School Rd
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
(814) 965-2556
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
(814) 965-2556
Gr: 7-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Elk County, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elk County, PA include Ridgway Area Middle School, Johnsonburg Area High School and St. Marys Area Middleschool.
How many public middle schools are located in Elk County?
3 public middle schools are located in Elk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk County?
Elk County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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