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Best Elk County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,122 students in Elk County, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elk County, PA are Ridgway Area Middle School, Johnsonburg Area Elementary School and Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elk County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Elk County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgway Area Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1403 Hill St
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Johnsonburg Area Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1356 Wilcox Rd
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
(814) 965-2577
Gr: PK-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
62 School Dr
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-2176
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Fox Twp Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
376 Main St
Kersey, PA 15846
(814) 885-8076
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
South St Marys Street Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
370 S Saint Marys St
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-3021
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
St. Marys Area Middleschool
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
979 S Saint Marys Rd
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Elk County, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elk County, PA include Ridgway Area Middle School, Johnsonburg Area Elementary School and Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elk County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Elk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk County?
Elk 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 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Elk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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