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Best Schools in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania

4 schools · 1 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High

Public: 2
Private: 2
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 4.1/10
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Choosing a school in Port Allegany?

Use this page to compare every school in Port Allegany by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Port Allegany EL Sch

4.8/10

Elementary · Port Allegany Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Port Allegany Jshs

4.3/10

High · Port Allegany Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Valley View Amish School

3.3/10

Middle. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Port Allegany for 2026 are Port Allegany EL Sch (4.8/10), Port Allegany Jshs (4.3/10), and Valley View Amish School (3.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

4

2 public · 2 private

Avg Score

4.1

out of 10

Median Home

$116,100

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Port Allegany

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Port Allegany EL Sch 4.8 / 10
2 Port Allegany Jshs 4.3 / 10
3 Valley View Amish School 3.3 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
4.1/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$53,846

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$116,100

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
23%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
26 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
74%

Of occupied housing units

How Port Allegany compares

Pennsylvania rank

#399 of 408

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-2.1

below Pennsylvania avg (6.3)

Median household income

$54k

68% of Pennsylvania median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania

Port Allegany, Pennsylvania is home to 4 schools, including 2 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 4.1 out of 10, schools in Port Allegany show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Port Allegany is Port Allegany EL Sch with a composite score of 4.8/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Port Allegany is served by 1 school district: Port Allegany SD. These districts collectively serve 892 students.

Port Allegany's community shows 23% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $53,846. The poverty rate in the area is 21.5%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 16743 (4)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 506 students · Pre-K–6th 4.8

Middle Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 31 students · 1st–8th 3.3
2 25 students · 1st–8th

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 386 students · 7th–12th 4.3

Schools in Port Allegany

Port Allegany, Pennsylvania · 4 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$53,846

Median Home Value

$116,100

Median Rent

$756/mo

Population

3,960

College Educated

23%

Homeownership

74%

Avg Commute

26 min

Poverty Rate

21.5%

Community Profile

Port Allegany has a median household income of $53,846. It is a community where 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $116,100, with a median rent of $756/month. The area has a poverty rate of 21.5%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania

How many schools are in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania?

Port Allegany has 4 schools, including 2 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Port Allegany is 4.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked school in Port Allegany on MySchoolScout is Port Allegany EL Sch with a composite score of 4.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked elementary school in Port Allegany on MySchoolScout is Port Allegany EL Sch with a composite score of 4.8/10.

What is the best middle school in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked middle school in Port Allegany on MySchoolScout is Valley View Amish School with a composite score of 3.3/10.

What is the best high school in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked high school in Port Allegany on MySchoolScout is Port Allegany Jshs with a composite score of 4.3/10.

How many school districts serve Port Allegany, Pennsylvania?

Port Allegany is served by 1 school district: Port Allegany Sd.

What is the education level in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania?

According to Census data, 23% of adults in Port Allegany have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania?

The median household income in Port Allegany is approximately $53,846 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania?

Yes, Port Allegany has 2 private schools alongside 2 public schools. The top-rated private school is Valley View Amish School with a score of 3.3/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Port Allegany is 13.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.