For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 6,011 students in Somerset County, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Somerset County, PA are North Star Central Elementary School, Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs and Somerset Area Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Somerset County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Somerset County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Star Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1215 Morris Ave
Boswell, PA 15531
(814) 629-5627
Boswell, PA 15531
(814) 629-5627
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 West Campus Ave
Davidsville, PA 15928
(814) 479-4014
Davidsville, PA 15928
(814) 479-4014
Grades: 6-12
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Somerset Area Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
645 South Columbia Ave
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2381
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2381
Grades: 6-12
| 1,088 students
Rank: #44.
Eagle View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
191 Discovery Ln
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 444-8455
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 444-8455
Grades: 3-5
| 428 students
Rank: #55.
Windber Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2301 Graham Ave
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Grades: 6-8
| 255 students
Rank: #66.
Meyersdale Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1345 Shaw Mines Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-8313
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-8313
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
Rank: #77.
Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 E Main Street
Berlin, PA 15530
(814) 267-4623
Berlin, PA 15530
(814) 267-4623
Grades: K-4
| 287 students
Rank: #88.
Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 E Main Street
Berlin, PA 15530
(814) 267-6931
Berlin, PA 15530
(814) 267-6931
Grades: 5-8
| 225 students
Rank: #99.
Meyersdale Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1353 Shaw Mines Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-1437
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-1437
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #1010.
Windber Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 Sugar Maple Dr
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #1111.
Rockwood Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
435 Somerset Ave
Rockwood, PA 15557
(814) 926-4677
Rockwood, PA 15557
(814) 926-4677
Grades: K-6
| 297 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Cairnbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 Mcgregor Ave
Cairnbrook, PA 15924
(814) 754-5021
Cairnbrook, PA 15924
(814) 754-5021
Grades: K-6
| 166 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
196 Smith Ave
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2733
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2733
Grades: K-6
| 127 students
Rank: #1414.
Shanksville-stonycreek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Corner Stone Rd
Shanksville, PA 15560
(814) 267-4649
Shanksville, PA 15560
(814) 267-4649
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Rank: #1515.
Shanksville-stonycreek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Corner Stone Rd
Shanksville, PA 15560
(814) 267-4649
Shanksville, PA 15560
(814) 267-4649
Grades: 6-8
| 66 students
Rank: #1616.
North Star East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3598 Whistler Rd
Stoystown, PA 15563
(814) 893-5616
Stoystown, PA 15563
(814) 893-5616
Grades: 5-8
| 271 students
Rank: #1717.
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
172 Turkeyfoot Rd
Confluence, PA 15424
(814) 395-3621
Confluence, PA 15424
(814) 395-3621
Grades: PK-6
| 150 students
Rank: n/an/a
Maple Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
105 New Centerville Rd
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 445-6677
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 445-6677
Grades: PK-2
| 522 students
Somerset County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1910 Penn Ave
Jerome, PA 15937
(814) 479-4084
Jerome, PA 15937
(814) 479-4084
Grades: K-1
| 151 students
1936 Stoystown Rd
Friedens, PA 15541
(814) 445-6436
Friedens, PA 15541
(814) 445-6436
Grades: K-3
| 110 students
5957 Kingwood Rd
Markleton, PA 15551
(814) 926-2597
Markleton, PA 15551
(814) 926-2597
Grades: K-6
| 87 students
3598 Whistler Road
Stoystown, PA 15563
(814) 893-5616
Stoystown, PA 15563
(814) 893-5616
Grades: K-6
| 163 students
Po Box 189
Jennerstown, PA 15547
(814) 629-5668
Jennerstown, PA 15547
(814) 629-5668
Grades: 3-5
| 224 students
1036 Schoolhouse Rd
Sipesville, PA 15561
(814) 445-7789
Sipesville, PA 15561
(814) 445-7789
Grades: K-3
| 51 students
645 South Columbia Ave
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2831
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2831
Grades: 9-12
| 775 students
645 South Columbia Ave
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2831
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2831
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Somerset County, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Somerset County, PA include North Star Central Elementary School, Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs and Somerset Area Jr-sr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Somerset County?
18 public elementary schools are located in Somerset County.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset County?
Somerset County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Somerset County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Somerset County include: Maple Ridge Elementary School vs. Eagle View Elementary School, Eagle View Elementary School vs. Maple Ridge Elementary School, Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School vs. Meyersdale Area Elementary School
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