For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,011 students in Fulton County, PA.
The top ranked public schools in Fulton County, PA are Forbes Road Elementary School, Mcconnellsburg High School and Mcconnellsburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 Public Schools in Fulton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forbes Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
143 Red Bird Drive
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Mcconnellsburg High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 E Cherry St
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-3195
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-3195
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Mcconnellsburg Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
151 E Cherry St
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-4438
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-4438
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Mcconnellsburg Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
151 East Cherry Street
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-3195
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-3195
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Southern Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3072 Great Cove Rd
Warfordsburg, PA 17267
(717) 294-3400
Warfordsburg, PA 17267
(717) 294-3400
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
159 Red Bird Drive
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Gr: 7-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Fulton County Center For Career And Technology
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
145 East Cherry Street
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-5813
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-5813
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #88.
Southern Fulton Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13083 Buck Valley Rd
Warfordsburg, PA 17267
(717) 294-3251
Warfordsburg, PA 17267
(717) 294-3251
Gr: 7-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fulton County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Fulton County, PA include Forbes Road Elementary School, Mcconnellsburg High School and Mcconnellsburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fulton County?
8 public schools are located in Fulton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County 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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