For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,088 students in Jersey Shore Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Jersey Shore Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
5 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
2,088 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jersey Shore 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#203 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.3%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
2%
16%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
94%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,776 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,412 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,776
$23,724
Spending / Student
$20,412
$23,146
Best Jersey Shore Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avis Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1088 Third St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 753-5220
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 753-5220
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jersey Shore Area Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Locust St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7120
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7120
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Salladasburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3490 Route 287 Highway
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-2931
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-2931
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Jersey Shore Area Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Thompson St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7400
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Cemetery St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7170
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7170
Gr: 9-12 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jersey Shore Area School District?
Jersey Shore Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,088 students.
What is the rank of Jersey Shore Area School District?
Jersey Shore Area School District is ranked #206 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Jersey Shore Area School District?
94% of Jersey Shore Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jersey Shore Area School District?
Jersey Shore Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Jersey Shore Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,412 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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