Best Public Schools in Saint Marys, PA

Summary:

The city of Saint Marys, Pennsylvania is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school: St Marys Area Senior High School, South St Marys Street Elementary School, and St Marys Area Middle School. These schools operate within the Saint Marys Area School District and serve a predominantly white student population facing significant economic challenges, with all 3 schools reporting a 100% free/reduced lunch rate.

Among the standout schools, St Marys Area Senior High School ranks 103 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools and boasts a 91.3% four-year graduation rate, outperforming the state and district averages in Keystone Exam proficiency. In contrast, St Marys Area Middle School lags behind in PSSA Math proficiency, highlighting the need for targeted interventions at the middle school level. South St Marys Street Elementary School stands out with its high student-teacher ratio and strong performance in PSSA Math and Science proficiency.

The data reveals significant disparities in per-student spending, with St Marys Area Middle School receiving the highest funding at $16,149 per student, while South St Marys Street Elementary School receives the lowest at $12,174 per student. This suggests the need for the Saint Marys Area School District to re-evaluate its resource allocation to ensure equitable support for all students, regardless of their school.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)							PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South St Marys Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	370 S Saint Marys St	Saint Marys	15857	Elk County	Saint Marys Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 834-3021	577	36	15.9	100.0%	544 (94.3%)	5 (0.9%)	13 (2.3%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.4%)	46.9	923^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	39.8%		56	770^th of 1534 public elementary schools	49.8%	153				60.2	52.8	21.8				45.3	78.6		78.6	48.4	46.1	41.4				45.4	$12,174	$1,025	$11,149
St Marys Area Middle School	Public	6-8	979 S Saint Marys Rd	Saint Marys	15857	Elk County	Saint Marys Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 834-7831	426	33	13.0	100.0%	410 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	48.1	492^nd of 893 public middle schools	44.9%		44.6	515^th of 883 public middle schools	41.7%	23							38.1	18.5	14.7	25.1		62.1	62.1				55.5	42.8	46.6	48.9	$16,149	$627	$15,521
St Marys Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	977 S Saint Marys Rd	Saint Marys	15857	Elk County	Saint Marys Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 834-7831	609	44	13.7	100.0%	585 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.3%)	81.3	103^rd of 674 public high schools	84.7%		48.9	395^th of 634 public high schools	37.7%	292	52.2	66.4	75.4																		$14,702	$723	$13,979

Cities Near Saint Marys

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Kersey	5.58 mi	1	510^th
Ridgway	8.31 mi	3	299^th
Johnsonburg	8.55 mi	2	183^rd
Emporium	16.63 mi	2	276^th
Brockway	18.21 mi	2	231^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.