For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,073 students in Elk County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Elk County, PA are Ridgway Area High School, St. Marys Area Sr. High School and Johnsonburg Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Elk County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Elk County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. Marys Area Sr. High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Elk County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgway Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1403 Hill St
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
St. Marys Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
977 S Saint Marys Rd
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
Rank: #33.
Johnsonburg Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 High School Rd
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
(814) 965-2556
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
(814) 965-2556
Grades: 7-12
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Elk County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Elk County, PA include Ridgway Area High School, St. Marys Area Sr. High School and Johnsonburg Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elk County?
3 public high schools are located in Elk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk County?
Elk County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Elk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Elk County include: Ridgway Area High School vs. St. Marys Area Sr. High School, Ridgway Area High School vs. Johnsonburg Area High School
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