For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 777 students in Meyersdale, PA (there are 8 private schools, serving 161 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Meyersdale, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Meyersdale, PA are Meyersdale Area High School, Meyersdale Area Elementary School and Meyersdale Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meyersdale, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Meyersdale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Meyersdale, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meyersdale Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1349 Shaw Mines Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-8311
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-8311
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Meyersdale Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1345 Shaw Mines Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-8313
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-8313
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Meyersdale Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1353 Shaw Mines Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-1437
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-1437
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Meyersdale, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Meyersdale, PA include Meyersdale Area High School, Meyersdale Area Elementary School and Meyersdale Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Meyersdale?
3 public schools are located in Meyersdale.
What percentage of students in Meyersdale go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Meyersdale are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Meyersdale?
Meyersdale public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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