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Best Indiana County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 8,592 students in Indiana County, PA (there are 10 private schools, serving 607 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Indiana County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Indiana County, PA are Horace Mann Elementary School, Saltsburg Elementary School and East Pike Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indiana County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Indiana County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Indiana County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
205 S 5th St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8560
Gr: 4-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Saltsburg Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
199 Trojan Lane
Saltsburg, PA 15681
(724) 639-3556
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
East Pike Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 E Pike
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8567
Gr: PK-3 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Indiana Area Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 N 5th St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8562
Gr: 9-12 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Indiana Area Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
245 N 5th St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8568
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
United Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10775 Route 56 East
Armagh, PA 15920
(814) 446-5615
Gr: PK-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
95 Ben Franklin Rd
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 465-5637
Gr: PK-3 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Rayne Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2535 Rt 119 Hwy North
Home, PA 15747
(724) 397-5551
Gr: PK-2 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
United Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10780 Route 56 East
Armagh, PA 15920
(814) 446-5615
Gr: 7-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Homer-center Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
70 Wildcat Ln
Homer City, PA 15748
(724) 479-8026
Gr: 7-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
W.a. Mccreery Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22810 Route 403 Hwy N
Marion Center, PA 15759
(724) 397-5551
Gr: 3-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1212.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1460 School St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8566
Gr: 4-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
River Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 School Lane
Blairsville, PA 15717
(724) 459-8882
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Blairsville Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
106 School Lane
Blairsville, PA 15717
(724) 459-8883
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Purchase Line Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16957 Route 286 Hwy E
Commodore, PA 15729
(724) 254-4312
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1616.
Marion Center Area Jr/sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22800 Route 403 Hwy N
Marion Center, PA 15759
(724) 397-5551
Gr: 7-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1717.
Homer-center Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Wildcat Ln
Homer City, PA 15748
(724) 479-9077
Gr: K-6 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1818.
River Valley Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
104 School Lane
Blairsville, PA 15717
(724) 459-8880
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1919.
Penns Manor Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6003 Route 553 Highway
Clymer, PA 15728
(724) 254-2666
Gr: 6-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2020.
Penns Manor Area Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6003 Route 553 Hwy
Clymer, PA 15728
(724) 254-2666
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2121.
Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16559 Route 286 Hwy E
Commodore, PA 15729
(724) 254-4312
Gr: 7-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Indiana County Technology Center
Vocational School
441 Hamill Rd
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 349-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Indiana County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Indiana County, PA include Horace Mann Elementary School, Saltsburg Elementary School and East Pike Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Indiana County?
22 public schools are located in Indiana County.
What percentage of students in Indiana County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Indiana County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana County?
Indiana County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Indiana County are often viewed compared to one another?

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