For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 708 students in Smethport, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 18 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Smethport, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Smethport, PA are Smethport Area Elementary School and Smethport Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smethport, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Smethport have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Smethport, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smethport Area Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
414 S Mechanic St
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5012
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5012
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Smethport Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
412 S Mechanic St
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5545
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5545
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Smethport, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Smethport, PA include Smethport Area Elementary School and Smethport Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Smethport?
2 public schools are located in Smethport.
What percentage of students in Smethport go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Smethport are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Smethport?
Smethport public schools minority enrollment is 2% 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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