For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 663 students in Ligonier, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ligonier, PA are Mellon Elementary School and Ligonier Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ligonier, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ligonier have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ligonier, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mellon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
559 Bell Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-5663
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-5663
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Ligonier Valley Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
536 Bell Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-6412
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-6412
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ligonier, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ligonier, PA include Mellon Elementary School and Ligonier Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ligonier?
2 public elementary schools are located in Ligonier.
What is the racial composition of students in Ligonier?
Ligonier public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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