For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,011 students in Fulton County, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Fulton County, PA are Forbes Road Elementary School, Mcconnellsburg High School and Mcconnellsburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Fulton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forbes Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
143 Red Bird Drive
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Mcconnellsburg High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 E Cherry St
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-3195
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-3195
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Mcconnellsburg Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
151 E Cherry St
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-4438
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-4438
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Mcconnellsburg Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
151 East Cherry Street
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-3195
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-3195
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Southern Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3072 Great Cove Rd
Warfordsburg, PA 17267
(717) 294-3400
Warfordsburg, PA 17267
(717) 294-3400
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
159 Red Bird Drive
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Gr: 7-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Fulton County Center For Career And Technology
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
145 East Cherry Street
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-5813
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-5813
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #88.
Southern Fulton Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13083 Buck Valley Rd
Warfordsburg, PA 17267
(717) 294-3251
Warfordsburg, PA 17267
(717) 294-3251
Gr: 7-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fulton County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Fulton County, PA include Forbes Road Elementary School, Mcconnellsburg High School and Mcconnellsburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fulton County?
8 public schools are located in Fulton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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