For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,582 students in Mckean County, PA (there are 8 private schools, serving 399 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Mckean County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Mckean County, PA are Kane Area High School, Bradford Area High School and Otto-eldred Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckean County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Mckean County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mckean County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kane Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6965 Route 321
Kane, PA 16735
(814) 837-6821
Kane, PA 16735
(814) 837-6821
Grades: 9-12
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Bradford Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81 Interstate Pkwy
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-3845
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-3845
Grades: 9-12
| 751 students
Rank: #33.
Otto-eldred Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5 Bennett Street
Eldred, PA 16731
(814) 817-1380
Eldred, PA 16731
(814) 817-1380
Grades: PK-6
| 259 students
Rank: #44.
Smethport Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
414 S Mechanic St
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5012
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5012
Grades: PK-6
| 396 students
Rank: #55.
Otto-eldred Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
143 R L Sweitzer Dr
Duke Center, PA 16729
(814) 817-1380
Duke Center, PA 16729
(814) 817-1380
Grades: 7-12
| 280 students
Rank: #66.
Kane Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 West Hemlock Ave
Kane, PA 16735
(814) 837-7555
Kane, PA 16735
(814) 837-7555
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #77.
Kane Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Hemlock Ave
Kane, PA 16735
(814) 837-6030
Kane, PA 16735
(814) 837-6030
Grades: 6-8
| 222 students
Rank: #88.
School Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
76 School St
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 368-3183
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 368-3183
Grades: 3-5
| 526 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Floyd C Fretz Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 Lorana Ave
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-3500
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 568 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Smethport Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 S Mechanic St
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5545
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5545
Grades: 7-12
| 362 students
Rank: #1111.
Port Allegany Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
85 Clyde Lynch Dr
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-9557
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-9557
Grades: PK-6
| 476 students
Rank: #1212.
Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Oak St
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-2544
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-2544
Grades: 7-12
| 410 students
Rank: n/an/a
George Blaisdell Elementary School
Magnet School
265 Constitution Ave
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-6834
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-6834
Grades: PK-2
| 567 students
Rank: n/an/a
Seneca Highlands Career And Technical Ce
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
219 Edison Bates Drive
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-2573
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-2573
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Mckean County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 7267
Mount Jewett, PA 16740
(814) 778-5351
Mount Jewett, PA 16740
(814) 778-5351
Grades: 1-5
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mckean County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Mckean County, PA include Kane Area High School, Bradford Area High School and Otto-eldred Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mckean County?
14 public schools are located in Mckean County.
What percentage of students in Mckean County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Mckean County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mckean County?
Mckean County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mckean County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mckean County include: Otto-eldred Elementary School vs. Smethport Area Elementary School, Port Allegany Elementary School vs. Smethport Area Elementary School, Smethport Area Elementary School vs. Port Allegany Elementary School
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