For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,587 students in 15857, PA (there are , serving 653 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 15857, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 15857, PA are St. Marys Area Sr. High School, South St Marys Street Elementary School and St. Marys Area Middleschool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 15857 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 15857, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 15857, PA Public Schools (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.
South St Marys Street Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 S Saint Marys St
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-3021
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-3021
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
St. Marys Area Middleschool
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
979 S Saint Marys Rd
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Gr: 6-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 15857, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 15857, PA include St. Marys Area Sr. High School, South St Marys Street Elementary School and St. Marys Area Middleschool.
How many public schools are located in 15857?
3 public schools are located in 15857.
What percentage of students in 15857 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 15857 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 15857?
15857 public schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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