For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 781 students in 15853, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 123 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 15853, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 15853, PA are Ridgway Area Middle School, Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School and Ridgway Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 15853 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 15853, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 15853, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgway Area Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1403 Hill St
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
62 School Dr
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-2176
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-2176
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Ridgway Area High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Hill St
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 15853, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 15853, PA include Ridgway Area Middle School, Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School and Ridgway Area High School.
How many public schools are located in 15853?
3 public schools are located in 15853.
What percentage of students in 15853 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 15853 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 15853?
15853 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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