For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,042 students in Elk County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Elk County, PA are St. Marys Area Sr. High School, Johnsonburg Area High School and Ridgway Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Elk County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Elk County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. Marys Area Sr. High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Elk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Marys Area Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
977 S Saint Marys Rd
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Gr: 9-12 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Johnsonburg Area High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 High School Rd
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
(814) 965-2556
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
(814) 965-2556
Gr: 7-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Ridgway Area High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Hill St
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Elk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
19073 Bennetts Valley Highway
Weedville, PA 15868
(814) 787-5481
Weedville, PA 15868
(814) 787-5481
Gr: K-5 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Elk County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Elk County, PA include St. Marys Area Sr. High School, Johnsonburg Area High School and Ridgway Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elk County?
3 public high schools are located in Elk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk County?
Elk County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Elk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Elk County include: St. Marys Area Sr. High School vs. Johnsonburg Area High School, Ridgway Area High School vs. Johnsonburg Area High School, Johnsonburg Area High School vs. St. Marys Area Sr. High School
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