Best Meyersdale Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 746 students in Meyersdale, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 81 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Meyersdale, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Meyersdale, PA are Meyersdale Area Elementary School, Meyersdale Area High School and Meyersdale Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meyersdale, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Meyersdale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Meyersdale, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meyersdale Area Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1345 Shaw Mines Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-8313
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Meyersdale Area High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1349 Shaw Mines Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-8311
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Meyersdale Area Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1353 Shaw Mines Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-1437
Gr: 6-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Meyersdale, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Meyersdale, PA include Meyersdale Area Elementary School, Meyersdale Area High School and Meyersdale Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Meyersdale?
3 public schools are located in Meyersdale.
What percentage of students in Meyersdale go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Meyersdale are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Meyersdale?
Meyersdale public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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