For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,614 students in Saint Marys, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 657 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Saint Marys, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Marys, PA are St. Marys Area Sr. High School, South St Marys Street Elementary School and St. Marys Area Middleschool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Marys, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Saint Marys have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Saint Marys, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Marys Area Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
977 S Saint Marys Rd
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
South St Marys Street Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 S Saint Marys St
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-3021
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-3021
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
St. Marys Area Middleschool
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
979 S Saint Marys Rd
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Saint Marys, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Marys, PA include St. Marys Area Sr. High School, South St Marys Street Elementary School and St. Marys Area Middleschool.
How many public schools are located in Saint Marys?
3 public schools are located in Saint Marys.
What percentage of students in Saint Marys go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Saint Marys are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Marys?
Saint Marys public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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