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Jamestown Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 343 students in Jamestown Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Jamestown Area School District 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).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
343 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jamestown Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#297 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.2%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
14%
Showing 1989–2014. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% White
95%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,201 is higher than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,924 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$32,201
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$28,924
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Jamestown Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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
How many schools belong to Jamestown Area School District?
Jamestown Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 343 students.
What is the rank of Jamestown Area School District?
Jamestown Area School District is ranked #302 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jamestown Area School District?
95% of Jamestown Area School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jamestown Area School District?
Jamestown Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Jamestown Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,924 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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