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Best 16226 Pennsylvania Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,289 students in 16226, PA (there are , serving 148 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 16226, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 16226, PA are Lenape Elementary School and Lenape Technical School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16226 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 16226, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 16226, PA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lenape Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Center Ave
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-5299
Gr: K-6 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lenape Technical School
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2215 Chaplin Avenue
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-7116
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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16226, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4th Ave And 11th St
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-5289
Gr: 7-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 16226, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 16226, PA include Lenape Elementary School and Lenape Technical School.
How many public schools are located in 16226?
2 public schools are located in 16226.
What percentage of students in 16226 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 16226 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16226?
16226 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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