For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 783 students in Ridgway, PA (there are , serving 123 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Ridgway, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Ridgway, PA are Ridgway Area High School, Ridgway Area Middle School and Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgway, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Ridgway have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Ridgway, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgway Area High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1403 Hill St
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Grades: 9-12
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgway Area Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1403 Hill St
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
62 School Dr
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-2176
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-2176
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ridgway, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Ridgway, PA include Ridgway Area High School, Ridgway Area Middle School and Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ridgway?
3 public schools are located in Ridgway.
What percentage of students in Ridgway go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Ridgway are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgway?
Ridgway public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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