Fannett-metal EL Sch

Fannett-Metal Elementary School serves 182 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Willow Hill, Pennsylvania. With a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1, students get consistent, close attention from their teachers throughout the school day. Academically, Fannett-Metal stands apart from nearly every school in the state.

It ranks #7 out of 2,842 public schools in Pennsylvania and #6 out of 1,625 elementary schools statewide — placing it among a tiny group of top performers across the commonwealth. Its composite score of 9.5 out of 10 earns an Exceptional rating, driven by a 9.4 academic score and a perfect 10.0 growth score. That growth figure is particularly significant: it reflects not just where students are performing, but how much they are improving over time.

Fannett-Metal carries an overall rating that outperforms 100% of Pennsylvania public schools — a distinction that puts it in a category almost no school in the state reaches. For families in Willow Hill and the surrounding area, this is a rare opportunity to enroll in a small, high-performing public elementary school that consistently delivers results. Parents comparing elementary options in central Pennsylvania will find few schools that match this level of demonstrated academic performance.

With an enrollment of 182 students, Fannett-metal EL Sch is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Fannett-metal EL Sch may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.