For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,612 students in Saint Marys, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 653 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Saint Marys, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Saint Marys, PA are St. Marys Area Sr. High School, South St Marys Street Elementary School and St. Marys Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Marys, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Saint Marys have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 Saint Marys, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
South St Marys Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
370 S Saint Marys St
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-3021
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-3021
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #33.
St. Marys Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
979 S Saint Marys Rd
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Grades: 6-8
| 426 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saint Marys, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Saint Marys, PA include St. Marys Area Sr. High School, South St Marys Street Elementary School and St. Marys Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Saint Marys?
3 public schools are located in Saint Marys.
What percentage of students in Saint Marys go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Saint Marys are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Marys?
Saint Marys 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).
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