| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto-Eldred School District | Derrick City | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 539 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Bradford Area School District | Bradford | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 2,423 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Smethport Area School District | Crosby | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 758 | 2 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Kane Area School District | Ludlow | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 984 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
| Port Allegany School District | Port Allegany | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 886 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How McKean County compares
Together they enroll 5,590 students across 13 schools. The largest is Bradford Area School District with 2,423 students. Districts here average 4.6/10, below the Pennsylvania average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in McKean County, Pennsylvania
McKean County has 5 public school districts covering 19 zip codes. The top-rated district in McKean County is Otto-Eldred School District (8/10). 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 McKean County, PA?
5 school districts serve zip codes in McKean 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 McKean County, PA?
Of the districts serving McKean County, Otto-Eldred School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 75th 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.