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Best Mckean County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,340 students in Mckean County, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mckean County, PA are Otto-eldred Elementary School, Smethport Area Elementary School and School Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckean County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mckean County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Mckean County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Otto-eldred Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5 Bennett Street
Eldred, PA 16731
(814) 817-1380
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Smethport Area Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
414 S Mechanic St
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5012
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
School Street Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
76 School St
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 368-3183
Gr: 3-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Kane Area Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 West Hemlock Ave
Kane, PA 16735
(814) 837-7555
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Floyd C Fretz Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Lorana Ave
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Kane Area Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Hemlock Ave
Kane, PA 16735
(814) 837-6030
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Port Allegany Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Clyde Lynch Dr
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-9557
Gr: PK-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
George Blaisdell Elementary School
265 Constitution Ave
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-6834
Gr: PK-2 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mckean County, PA

Mckean County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mt Jewett Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Po Box 7267
Mount Jewett, PA 16740
(814) 778-5351
Gr: 1-5 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mckean County, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mckean County, PA include Otto-eldred Elementary School, Smethport Area Elementary School and School Street Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mckean County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Mckean County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckean County?
Mckean County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Mckean County are often viewed compared to one another?

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