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Best Ellwood City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,943 students in Ellwood City, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Ellwood City, PA are Riverside Elementary School, Riverside Middle School and Riverside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellwood City, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Ellwood City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Ellwood City, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
302 Country Club Drive
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
302 Country Club Dr
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Riverside High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Country Club Dr
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Hartman Intrmd School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Crescent Avenue & 4th Street
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-3241
Gr: 5-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Perry Lower Intrmd School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
619 Portersville Rd.
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-9458
Gr: 3-4 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Crescent Ave
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-1591
Gr: 7-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
North Side Primary School
Orchard & North Streets
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-1381
Gr: K-2 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Ellwood City, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Ellwood City, PA include Riverside Elementary School, Riverside Middle School and Riverside High School.
How many public schools are located in Ellwood City?
7 public schools are located in Ellwood City.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellwood City?
Ellwood City public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Ellwood City are often viewed compared to one another?

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