For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,797 students in 16301, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 218 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 16301, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 16301, PA are Oil City Sr. High School, Hasson Heights School and Venango Technology Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16301 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 16301, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16301, PA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oil City Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Lynch Blvd
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-2771
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-2771
Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Hasson Heights School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
833 Grandview Rd
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-8021
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-8021
Gr: K-4 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Venango Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Vo Tech Drive
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-3097
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-3097
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Rank: #44.
Seventh Street School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 W 7th St
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-3029
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-3029
Gr: 2-4 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Oil City Area Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8 Lynch Blvd
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-5702
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-5702
Gr: 5-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
310 Smedley St
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-2294
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-2294
Gr: K-1 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
16301, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3 Southwest Blvd
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-0658
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-0658
Gr: 1-5 | 138 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 16301, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 16301, PA include Oil City Sr. High School, Hasson Heights School and Venango Technology Center.
How many public schools are located in 16301?
6 public schools are located in 16301.
What percentage of students in 16301 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 16301 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16301?
16301 public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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