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Best Venango County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,159 students in Venango County, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Venango County, PA are Pleasantville Elementary School, Valley Grove Elementary School and Hasson Heights School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Venango County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Venango County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 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.
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: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Venango County, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Venango County, PA include Pleasantville Elementary School, Valley Grove Elementary School and Hasson Heights School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Venango County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Venango County.
What is the racial composition of students in Venango County?
Venango County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Venango County are often viewed compared to one another?

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