| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnsonburg Area School District | Johnsonburg | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 544 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Ridgway Area School District | Ridgway | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 776 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| St. Marys Area School District | Benezett | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 1,866 | 5 | PK–12 | 7 |
How Elk County compares
Together they enroll 3,186 students across 10 schools. The largest is St. Marys Area School District with 1,866 students. Districts here average 6.3/10, above the Pennsylvania average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Elk County, Pennsylvania
Elk County has 3 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Elk County is Johnsonburg Area School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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