Best Schools in Elk County, PA
Elk County, PA has 20 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 5,760 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Elk County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elk County, PA
The top high schools in Elk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Johnsonburg Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnsonburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students
2. Kane Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kane Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 329 Students
3. Ridgway Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgway Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 212 Students
4. Brockway Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brockway Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 418 Students
5. St Marys Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saint Marys Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 609 Students
6. East Forest Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 62 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elk County, PA
The top middle schools in Elk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgway Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgway Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 202 Students
2. Kane Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kane Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 222 Students
3. St Marys Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saint Marys Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 426 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elk County, PA
The top elementary schools in Elk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Forest El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 67 Students
2. Brockway Area Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brockway Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 466 Students
3. Johnsonburg Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnsonburg Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students
4. Francis S Grandinetti El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgway Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 362 Students
5. Fox Twp El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saint Marys Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 166 Students
6. Kane Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kane Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 433 Students
7. South St Marys Street El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saint Marys Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 577 Students
8. Bennetts Valley El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saint Marys Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 85 Students
9. St Marys Catholic Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Marys Catholic Middle School • Private • Grades 6 - 8 • 124 Students
10. St Marys Catholic Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Marys Catholic Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elk County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elk County, PA has a total population of 30,990 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elk County, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Elk County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elk County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elk County, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Elk County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elk County, PA
How many schools are in Elk County, PA?
Elk County, PA has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 5,760 students in total.
How do schools in Elk County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Elk County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Elk County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elk County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Elk County
4 places in Elk County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Ridgway (3)
- Johnsonburg (1)
- Kersey (1)
- Weedville (1)
School districts (2)
- Saint Marys Area SD (5 schools)
- Ridgway Area SD (3 schools)