For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 807 students in Ruffs Dale, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ruffs Dale, PA are Mendon Elementary School and Yough Intrmd/ms School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ruffs Dale, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ruffs Dale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ruffs Dale, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mendon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
164 Route 31
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(724) 872-6484
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(724) 872-6484
Grades: K-4
| 242 students
Rank: #22.
Yough Intrmd/ms School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
171 Route 31
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(724) 872-5164
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(724) 872-5164
Grades: 5-8
| 565 students
Ruffs Dale, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rr 1 Box 101
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(724) 696-3904
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(724) 696-3904
Grades: K-4
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ruffs Dale, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ruffs Dale, PA include Mendon Elementary School and Yough Intrmd/ms School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ruffs Dale?
2 public elementary schools are located in Ruffs Dale.
What is the racial composition of students in Ruffs Dale?
Ruffs Dale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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