For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,042 students in 15857, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 15857, PA are South St Marys Street Elementary School and St. Marys Area Middleschool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 15857 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 15857, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 15857, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 15857, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 15857, PA include South St Marys Street Elementary School and St. Marys Area Middleschool.
How many public elementary schools are located in 15857?
2 public elementary schools are located in 15857.
What is the racial composition of students in 15857?
15857 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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