For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 255 students in Salisbury, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Salisbury, PA are Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School and Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salisbury, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Salisbury have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Salisbury, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
196 Smith Ave
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2733
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2733
Gr: K-6 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Smith Ave
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2741
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2741
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Salisbury, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Salisbury, PA include Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School and Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Salisbury?
2 public schools are located in Salisbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Salisbury?
Salisbury public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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