| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnsonburg Area School District | Johnsonburg | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 544 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Brockway Area School District | Brockport | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 890 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Ridgway Area School District | Ridgway | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 776 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Kane Area School District | James City | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 984 | 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 5,060 students across 15 schools. The largest is St. Marys Area School District with 1,866 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, above the Pennsylvania average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Elk County, Pennsylvania
Elk County has 5 public school districts covering 12 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 (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Elk County, PA?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Elk County, PA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Elk County, PA?
Of the districts serving Elk County, Johnsonburg Area School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 86th percentile among Pennsylvania school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Pennsylvania reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Pennsylvania only, never across state lines.