For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 696 students in 16226, PA.
The top ranked public elementary school in 16226, PA is Lenape Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 16226 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 16226, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16226, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lenape Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Center Ave
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-5299
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-5299
Grades: K-6
| 696 students
16226, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4th Ave And 11th St
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-5289
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-5289
Grades: 7-12
| 689 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 16226, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 16226, PA include Lenape Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 16226?
1 public elementary schools are located in 16226.
What is the racial composition of students in 16226?
16226 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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