For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,130 students in Ellwood City, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Ellwood City, PA are Riverside High School and Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellwood City, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Ellwood City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Ellwood City, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Riverside High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ellwood City, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Country Club Dr
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Grades: 9-12
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Crescent Ave
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-1591
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-1591
Grades: 7-12
| 679 students
Ellwood City, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crescent Ave And 4th St
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-3241
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-3241
Grades: K-6
| 276 students
Orchard And North Streets
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-1381
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-1381
Grades: K-6
| 323 students
Portersville Rd
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-9458
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-9458
Grades: K-6
| 267 students
302 Country Club Dr
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Grades: 4-6
| 356 students
302 Country Club Dr
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Grades: K-3
| 425 students
Aetna Dr And Sunset
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-5609
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-5609
Grades: K-6
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ellwood City, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Ellwood City, PA include Riverside High School and Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ellwood City?
2 public high schools are located in Ellwood City.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellwood City?
Ellwood City public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Ellwood City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ellwood City include: Riverside High School vs. Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School, Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School vs. Riverside High School
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