For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 343 students in Jamestown, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 14 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Jamestown, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jamestown, PA are Jamestown Elementary School and Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jamestown, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Jamestown have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Jamestown, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3938 Douthett Drive
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3181
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3181
Gr: K-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 Shenango Street
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3186
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3186
Gr: 7-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jamestown, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Jamestown, PA include Jamestown Elementary School and Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Jamestown?
2 public schools are located in Jamestown.
What percentage of students in Jamestown go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Jamestown are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jamestown?
Jamestown public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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