For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 728 students in Smethport, PA (there are , serving 18 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Smethport, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Smethport, PA are Smethport Area Elementary School and Smethport Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smethport, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Smethport have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% 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 Smethport, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smethport Area Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
414 S Mechanic St
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5012
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5012
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Smethport Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
412 S Mechanic St
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5545
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5545
Grades: 7-12
| 361 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Smethport, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Smethport, PA include Smethport Area Elementary School and Smethport Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Smethport?
2 public schools are located in Smethport.
What percentage of students in Smethport go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Smethport are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Smethport?
Smethport public schools minority enrollment is 2% 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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