Best Girard Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 950 students in Girard, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Girard, PA are Girard High School and Rice Avenue Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Girard, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Girard have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Girard, PA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Girard High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1135 Lake St
Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-5607
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Rice Avenue Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 Rice Ave
Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-5604
Gr: 5-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Girard, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Girard, PA include Girard High School and Rice Avenue Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Girard?
2 public schools are located in Girard.
What is the racial composition of students in Girard?
Girard 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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