For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,289 students in 16226, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 148 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 16226, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 16226, PA are Lenape Elementary School and Lenape Technical School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16226 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 16226, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16226, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lenape Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Center Ave
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-5299
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-5299
Grades: K-6
| 696 students
Rank: #22.
Lenape Technical School
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Chaplin Avenue
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-7116
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-7116
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
16226, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4th Ave And 11th St
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-5289
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-5289
Grades: 7-12
| 689 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 16226, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 16226, PA include Lenape Elementary School and Lenape Technical School.
How many public schools are located in 16226?
2 public schools are located in 16226.
What percentage of students in 16226 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 16226 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16226?
16226 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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