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Best Mckean County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,405 students in Mckean County, PA (there are 6 private schools, serving 346 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Mckean County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mckean County, PA are Bradford Area High School, Kane Area High School and Otto-eldred Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckean County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Mckean County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Mckean County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradford Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
81 Interstate Pkwy
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-3845
Gr: 9-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Kane Area High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6965 Route 321
Kane, PA 16735
(814) 837-6821
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Otto-eldred Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5 Bennett Street
Eldred, PA 16731
(814) 817-1380
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Otto-eldred Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
143 R L Sweitzer Dr
Duke Center, PA 16729
(814) 817-1380
Gr: 7-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Smethport Area Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
414 S Mechanic St
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5012
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
School Street Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
76 School St
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 368-3183
Gr: 3-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Kane Area Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 West Hemlock Ave
Kane, PA 16735
(814) 837-7555
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Smethport Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
412 S Mechanic St
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5545
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
Floyd C Fretz Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Lorana Ave
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Kane Area Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Hemlock Ave
Kane, PA 16735
(814) 837-6030
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1111.
Port Allegany Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Clyde Lynch Dr
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-9557
Gr: PK-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Oak St
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-2544
Gr: 7-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
George Blaisdell Elementary School
265 Constitution Ave
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-6834
Gr: PK-2 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Seneca Highlands Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
219 Edison Bates Drive
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-2573
Gr: 10-12 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mckean County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mckean County, PA include Bradford Area High School, Kane Area High School and Otto-eldred Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mckean County?
14 public schools are located in Mckean County.
What percentage of students in Mckean County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Mckean County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mckean County?
Mckean County public schools minority enrollment is 5% 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 Mckean County are often viewed compared to one another?

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