For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,128 students in Ligonier, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Ligonier, PA are Mellon Elementary School, Ligonier Valley High School and Ligonier Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ligonier, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Ligonier have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Ligonier, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mellon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
559 Bell Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-5663
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-5663
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Ligonier Valley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Springer Rd
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-9531
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-9531
Gr: 9-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Ligonier Valley Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
536 Bell Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-6412
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-6412
Gr: 6-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ligonier, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Ligonier, PA include Mellon Elementary School, Ligonier Valley High School and Ligonier Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ligonier?
3 public schools are located in Ligonier.
What is the racial composition of students in Ligonier?
Ligonier public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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