For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,065 students in Mckean County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mckean County, PA are Bradford Area High School, Kane Area High School and Otto-eldred Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckean County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Mckean County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Mckean County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kane Area High School, with ≥95% 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 Mckean County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradford Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81 Interstate Pkwy
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-3845
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-3845
Gr: 9-12 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Kane Area High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6965 Route 321
Kane, PA 16735
(814) 837-6821
Kane, PA 16735
(814) 837-6821
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Otto-eldred Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
143 R L Sweitzer Dr
Duke Center, PA 16729
(814) 817-1380
Duke Center, PA 16729
(814) 817-1380
Gr: 7-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Smethport Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
412 S Mechanic St
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5545
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5545
Gr: 7-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Oak St
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-2544
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-2544
Gr: 7-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Seneca Highlands Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
219 Edison Bates Drive
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-2573
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-2573
Gr: 9-12
Mckean County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 7267
Mount Jewett, PA 16740
(814) 778-5351
Mount Jewett, PA 16740
(814) 778-5351
Gr: 1-5 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mckean County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mckean County, PA include Bradford Area High School, Kane Area High School and Otto-eldred Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mckean County?
6 public high schools are located in Mckean County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckean County?
Mckean 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 Mckean County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mckean County include: Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School vs. Smethport Area Jr. Sr. High School, Smethport Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School, Bradford Area High School vs. Kane Area High School
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