For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,569 students in Venango County, PA (there are 8 private schools, serving 617 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Venango County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Venango County, PA are Pleasantville Elementary School, Valley Grove Elementary School and Rocky Grove Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Venango County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Venango County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Venango County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasantville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
374 N Main St
Pleasantville, PA 16341
(814) 827-2715
Pleasantville, PA 16341
(814) 827-2715
Grades: 1-5
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Grove Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
389 Sugarcreek Dr
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-3861
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-3861
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rocky Grove Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 Rocky Grove Ave
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 437-3759
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 437-3759
Grades: 7-12
| 369 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sandycreek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
297 Pone Lane
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-3819
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-3819
Grades: K-6
| 314 students
Rank: #55.
Oil City Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Lynch Blvd
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-2771
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-2771
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Rank: #66.
Cranberry Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3 Education Dr
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-1871
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-1871
Grades: K-6
| 609 students
Rank: #77.
Seventh Street School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 W 7th St
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-3029
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-3029
Grades: 2-4
| 173 students
Rank: #88.
Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Education Dr
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-8504
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-8504
Grades: 7-12
| 551 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
246 Pone Lane
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-2121
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-2121
Grades: 7-12
| 859 students
Rank: #1111.
Hasson Heights School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
833 Grandview Rd
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-8021
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-8021
Grades: K-4
| 365 students
Rank: #1212.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1276 Otter St
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-8419
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-8419
Grades: K-6
| 414 students
Rank: #1313.
Oil City Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 11% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8 Lynch Blvd
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-5702
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-5702
Grades: 5-8
| 582 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 Smedley St
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-2294
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-2294
Grades: K-1
| 104 students
Venango County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
183 Bradleytown Rd
Cooperstown, PA 16317
(814) 374-4113
Cooperstown, PA 16317
(814) 374-4113
Grades: K-4
| 88 students
246 Pone Lane
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-2224
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-2224
Grades: 7-8
| 271 students
2111 Creek Rd
Cooperstown, PA 16317
(814) 677-3015
Cooperstown, PA 16317
(814) 677-3015
Grades: K-4
| 74 students
278 Pinegrove School Rd
Venus, PA 16364
(814) 354-2264
Venus, PA 16364
(814) 354-2264
Grades: K-5
| 92 students
3 Southwest Blvd
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-0658
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-0658
Grades: 1-5
| 138 students
196 Church St
Polk, PA 16342
(814) 437-3411
Polk, PA 16342
(814) 437-3411
Grades: K-6
| 125 students
164 Cranberry/rockland Rd
Kennerdell, PA 16374
(814) 498-2221
Kennerdell, PA 16374
(814) 498-2221
Grades: K-5
| 60 students
317 Wiley Ave
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-3861
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-3861
Grades: K-4
| 300 students
310 7th St
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-5562
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-5562
Grades: K-6
| 130 students
145 Steffee Boulevard
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-3748
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-3748
Grades: K
| 63 students
3823 Academy St
Utica, PA 16362
(814) 425-3279
Utica, PA 16362
(814) 425-3279
Grades: K-6
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Venango County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Venango County, PA include Pleasantville Elementary School, Valley Grove Elementary School and Rocky Grove Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Venango County, PA?
14 public schools are located in Venango County, PA.
What percentage of students in Venango County, PA go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Venango County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Venango County, PA?
Venango County, PA public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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