Best Public Schools in Zip Code 16323

Summary:

The 16323 zip code area is home to 5 schools across two school districts - Franklin Area School District and Valley Grove School District. This diverse educational landscape includes 3 elementary schools and 2 high schools, with standout performers like Valley Grove Elementary School and Rocky Grove Junior/Senior High School.

Valley Grove Elementary shines with exceptional PSSA Math and Science scores, well above state averages, as well as a low student-teacher ratio. Meanwhile, Rocky Grove Junior/Senior High has steadily improved its state ranking, boasting high graduation rates and strong Keystone Exam performance. However, the data also reveals stark disparities, with Central Elementary and Sandycreek Elementary lagging behind in academic achievement.

The high poverty levels at Central Elementary and Sandycreek Elementary, as indicated by their 100% free/reduced lunch rates, suggest these schools face unique challenges. Across the region, spending per student varies, ranging from $15,818 at Franklin Area Junior/Senior High to $19,074 at Rocky Grove Junior/Senior High. Understanding these nuances can help inform targeted interventions and resource allocation to support student success throughout the 16323 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)							PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)							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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Central Elementary School	Public	K-6	1276 Otter St	Franklin	16323	Venango County	Franklin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 432-8419	397	33	11.9	100.0%	336 (84.6%)	10 (2.5%)	12 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.8%)	39.7	1010^th of 1526 public elementary schools	33.8%		42.2	985^th of 1534 public elementary schools	35.8%	25				45.1	49.0	17.6	27.7			34.3	89.8		89.8	45.1	62.5	21.1	36.1			40.4	$18,124	$1,178	$16,946
Rocky Grove Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	403 Rocky Grove Ave	Franklin	16323	Venango County	Valley Grove School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 437-3759	369	31	12.0	47.2%	350 (94.9%)	5 (1.4%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.6%)	77.1	138^th of 686 public high schools	79.9%		65.7	249^th of 674 public high schools	63.1%	111	61.8	51.7	81.4					26.2	22.3	24.4		50.9	50.9					45.2	37.1	41.3	$19,074	$677	$18,397
Valley Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	389 Sugarcreek Dr	Franklin	16323	Venango County	Valley Grove School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 432-3861	442	36	12.3	62.7%	409 (92.5%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	21 (4.8%)	60.9	690^th of 1526 public elementary schools	54.8%		57.7	740^th of 1534 public elementary schools	51.8%	50				80.3	55.0	40.0	33.3			52.5	92.8		92.8	75.0	30.0	51.6	56.8			51.9	$16,507	$1,819	$14,688
Sandycreek Elementary School	Public	K-6	297 Pone Lane	Franklin	16323	Venango County	Franklin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 432-3819	330	25	13.0	100.0%	299 (90.6%)	4 (1.2%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.4%)	44.6	952^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	37.6%		37.5	1057^th of 1534 public elementary schools	31.1%	105				70.0	32.6	22.5	22.0			35.9	86.0		86.0	60.0	62.8	27.5	38.0			46.8	$19,053	$1,238	$17,815
Franklin Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	246 Pone Lane	Franklin	16323	Venango County	Franklin Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 432-2121	834	55	15.1	84.3%	752 (90.2%)	14 (1.7%)	14 (1.7%)	6 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	41 (4.9%)	71.1	197^th of 686 public high schools	71.3%		72.1	190^th of 674 public high schools	71.8%	7	62.4	54.4	66.6					29.0	16.6	23.1		52.1	52.1					46.6	50.9	48.6	$15,818	$442	$15,377

Cities Near Zip Code 16323

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Franklin	1.39 mi	5	451^st
Seneca	5.35 mi	2	397^th
Oil City	5.45 mi	6	482^nd
Utica	8.37 mi	1
Harrisville	13.61 mi	1	660^th

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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.

Best Public Schools in Zip Code 16323

Rocky Grove Junior/Senior High School

Franklin Area Junior/Senior High School

Valley Grove Elementary School

Sandycreek Elementary School

Central Elementary School

Cities Near Zip Code 16323