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Best Venango County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,542 students in Venango County, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 541 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Venango County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Venango County, PA are Pleasantville Elementary School, Valley Grove Elementary School and Oil City Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Venango County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Venango County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Venango County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasantville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
374 N Main St
Pleasantville, PA 16341
(814) 827-2715
Gr: 1-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Valley Grove Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
389 Sugarcreek Dr
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-3861
Gr: PK-6 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Oil City Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10 Lynch Blvd
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-2771
Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Hasson Heights School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
833 Grandview Rd
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-8021
Gr: K-4 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Cranberry Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3 Education Dr
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-1871
Gr: K-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Rocky Grove Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
403 Rocky Grove Ave
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 437-3759
Gr: 7-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Venango Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
One Vo Tech Drive
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-3097
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Sandycreek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
297 Pone Lane
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-3819
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Seventh Street School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
102 W 7th St
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-3029
Gr: 2-4 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Education Dr
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-8504
Gr: 7-12 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1111.
Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
246 Pone Lane
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-2121
Gr: 6-12 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1276 Otter St
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-8419
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1313.
Oil City Area Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8 Lynch Blvd
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-5702
Gr: 5-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Smedley Street School
310 Smedley St
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-2294
Gr: K-1 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Western Secure Treatment Unit
Alternative School
12 Dakota Dr
Emlenton, PA 16373
(724) 750-8071
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Venango County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Venango County, PA include Pleasantville Elementary School, Valley Grove Elementary School and Oil City Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Venango County?
15 public schools are located in Venango County.
What percentage of students in Venango County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Venango County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Venango County?
Venango County public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Venango County are often viewed compared to one another?

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