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Best Somerset County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 6,005 students in Somerset County, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Somerset County, PA are North Star Central Elementary School, Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs and Meyersdale Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Somerset County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: 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 elementary schools in Somerset County, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Somerset County, PA include North Star Central Elementary School, Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs and Meyersdale Area Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Somerset County?
18 public elementary schools are located in Somerset County.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset County?
Somerset County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Somerset County are often viewed compared to one another?

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