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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Somerset County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 7,931 students in Somerset County, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 480 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Somerset County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Somerset County, PA are North Star Central Elementary School, Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School and Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Somerset County 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), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Somerset County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star Central Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1215 Morris Ave
Boswell, PA 15531
(814) 629-5627
Gr: PK-4 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
437 Somerset Ave
Rockwood, PA 15557
(814) 926-4631
Gr: 7-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs
(Math: 45% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 West Campus Ave
Davidsville, PA 15928
(814) 479-4014
Gr: 6-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Shanksville-stonycreek High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1325 Corner Stone Rd
Shanksville, PA 15560
(814) 267-4649
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Meyersdale Area Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1345 Shaw Mines Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-8313
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Windber Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
421 Sugar Maple Dr
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Meyersdale Area High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1349 Shaw Mines Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-8311
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
Windber Area Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2301 Graham Ave
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Somerset Area Jr-sr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
645 South Columbia Ave
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2381
Gr: 6-12 | 1,054 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Berlin Brothersvalley Sr. High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1025 E Main Street
Berlin, PA 15530
(814) 267-4622
Gr: 9-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Eagle View Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
191 Discovery Ln
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 444-8455
Gr: 3-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Windber Area High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2301 Graham Ave
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1313.
Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
196 Smith Ave
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2733
Gr: K-6 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1025 E Main Street
Berlin, PA 15530
(814) 267-6931
Gr: 5-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
Rockwood Area Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
435 Somerset Ave
Rockwood, PA 15557
(814) 926-4677
Gr: K-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1616.
Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1025 E Main Street
Berlin, PA 15530
(814) 267-4623
Gr: K-4 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1717.
Meyersdale Area Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1353 Shaw Mines Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-1437
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1818.
Shanksville-stonycreek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1325 Corner Stone Rd
Shanksville, PA 15560
(814) 267-4649
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Cairnbrook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
235 Mcgregor Ave
Cairnbrook, PA 15924
(814) 754-5021
Gr: K-6 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Shanksville-stonycreek Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1325 Corner Stone Rd
Shanksville, PA 15560
(814) 267-4649
Gr: 6-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2121.
North Star High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Ohio St
Boswell, PA 15531
(814) 629-6651
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2222.
Somerset County Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
281 Technology Drive
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-3651
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2323.
North Star East Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3598 Whistler Rd
Stoystown, PA 15563
(814) 893-5616
Gr: 5-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2424.
Shade Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
203 Mcgregor Ave
Cairnbrook, PA 15924
(814) 754-4648
Gr: 7-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2525.
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Smith Ave
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2741
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2626.
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
172 Turkeyfoot Rd
Confluence, PA 15424
(814) 395-3621
Gr: PK-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2727.
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
172 Turkeyfoot Rd
Confluence, PA 15424
(814) 395-3621
Gr: 7-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Maple Ridge Elementary School
105 New Centerville Rd
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 445-6677
Gr: PK-2 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Somerset County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Somerset County, PA include North Star Central Elementary School, Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School and Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs.
How many public schools are located in Somerset County?
28 public schools are located in Somerset County.
What percentage of students in Somerset County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Somerset County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset County?
Somerset County public schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Somerset County are often viewed compared to one another?

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