For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,122 students in Elk County, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elk County, PA are Ridgway Area Middle School, Johnsonburg Area Elementary School and Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elk County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Elk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgway Area Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1403 Hill St
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
Johnsonburg Area Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1356 Wilcox Rd
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
(814) 965-2577
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
(814) 965-2577
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
62 School Dr
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-2176
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-2176
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
Fox Twp Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
376 Main St
Kersey, PA 15846
(814) 885-8076
Kersey, PA 15846
(814) 885-8076
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
Rank: #55.
South St Marys Street Elementary 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
| 567 students
Rank: #66.
St. Marys Area Middleschool
(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
| 444 students
Elk County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
19073 Bennetts Valley Highway
Weedville, PA 15868
(814) 787-5481
Weedville, PA 15868
(814) 787-5481
Grades: K-5
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Elk County, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elk County, PA include Ridgway Area Middle School, Johnsonburg Area Elementary School and Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elk County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Elk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk County?
Elk County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Elk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Elk County include: Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School vs. South St Marys Street Elementary School, Johnsonburg Area Elementary School vs. South St Marys Street Elementary School, South St Marys Street Elementary School vs. Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School
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