For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,939 students in 16117, PA.
The top ranked public schools in 16117, PA are Riverside High School, Riverside Elementary School and Riverside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16117 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 16117, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16117, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Country Club Dr
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Grades: 9-12
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 Country Club Drive
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 Country Club Dr
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Crescent Ave
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-1591
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-1591
Grades: 7-12
| 679 students
Rank: #55.
Hartman Intrmd School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Crescent Avenue & 4th Street
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-3241
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-3241
Grades: 5-6
| 250 students
Rank: #66.
Perry Lower Intrmd School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
619 Portersville Rd.
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-9458
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-9458
Grades: 3-4
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
Orchard & North Streets
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-1381
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-1381
Grades: K-2
| 355 students
16117, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crescent Ave And 4th St
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-3241
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-3241
Grades: K-6
| 276 students
Orchard And North Streets
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-1381
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-1381
Grades: K-6
| 323 students
Portersville Rd
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-9458
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-9458
Grades: K-6
| 267 students
302 Country Club Dr
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Grades: 4-6
| 356 students
302 Country Club Dr
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Grades: K-3
| 425 students
Aetna Dr And Sunset
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-5609
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-5609
Grades: K-6
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 16117, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 16117, PA include Riverside High School, Riverside Elementary School and Riverside Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 16117?
7 public schools are located in 16117.
What is the racial composition of students in 16117?
16117 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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