For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,449 students in Meadville, PA (there are , serving 825 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Meadville, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Meadville, PA are West End Elementary School, Meadville Area Sr. High School and First District Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meadville, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Meadville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Meadville, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West End Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12068 Brooks Rd
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 724-1450
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 724-1450
Grades: K-6
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Meadville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
930 North St
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 336-1121
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 336-1121
Grades: 9-12
| 751 students
Rank: #33.
First District Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 N Main St
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 724-1124
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 724-1124
Grades: K-6
| 344 students
Rank: #44.
Neason Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11293 Williamson Rd
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 724-7886
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 724-7886
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Meadville Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
974 North St
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 333-1188
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 333-1188
Grades: 7-8
| 336 students
Rank: #66.
Second District Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1216 S Main St
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 724-7073
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 724-7073
Grades: K-6
| 349 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crawford County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
860 Thurston Road
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 724-6024
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 724-6024
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Meadville, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Meadville, PA include West End Elementary School, Meadville Area Sr. High School and First District Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Meadville?
7 public schools are located in Meadville.
What percentage of students in Meadville go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Meadville are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Meadville?
Meadville public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Meadville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Meadville include: Second District Elementary School vs. Neason Hill Elementary School, Second District Elementary School vs. First District Elementary School, West End Elementary School vs. First District Elementary School
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