For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,143 students in Ellwood City, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ellwood City, PA are Riverside High School and Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellwood City, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Ellwood City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Ellwood City, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ellwood City, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Country Club Dr
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Crescent Ave
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-1591
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-1591
Gr: 7-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ellwood City, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ellwood City, PA include Riverside High School and Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ellwood City?
2 public high schools are located in Ellwood City.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellwood City?
Ellwood City public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Ellwood City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ellwood City include: Riverside High School vs. Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School, Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School vs. Riverside High School
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