Top Rankings
Saint Marys Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,845 students in Saint Marys Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Saint Marys Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (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
4 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
1,845 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Saint Marys Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#394 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.3%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2001–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
95%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,273 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,397 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$34 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,273
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,397
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Saint Marys Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Marys Area Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
977 S Saint Marys Rd
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Fox Twp Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
376 Main St
Kersey, PA 15846
(814) 885-8076
Kersey, PA 15846
(814) 885-8076
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
South St Marys Street Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 S Saint Marys St
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-3021
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-3021
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
St. Marys Area Middleschool
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
979 S Saint Marys Rd
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saint Marys Area School District?
Saint Marys Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,845 students.
What is the rank of Saint Marys Area School District?
Saint Marys Area School District is ranked #400 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Marys Area School District?
95% of Saint Marys Area School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saint Marys Area School District?
Saint Marys Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Saint Marys Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,397 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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