Best Mckean County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,065 students in Mckean County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mckean County, PA are Bradford Area High School, Kane Area High School and Otto-eldred Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckean County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Mckean County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Mckean County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kane Area High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Mckean County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradford Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
81 Interstate Pkwy
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-3845
Gr: 9-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Kane Area High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6965 Route 321
Kane, PA 16735
(814) 837-6821
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Otto-eldred Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
143 R L Sweitzer Dr
Duke Center, PA 16729
(814) 817-1380
Gr: 7-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Smethport Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
412 S Mechanic St
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5545
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Oak St
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-2544
Gr: 7-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Seneca Highlands Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
219 Edison Bates Drive
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-2573
Gr: 10-12 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mckean County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mckean County, PA include Bradford Area High School, Kane Area High School and Otto-eldred Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mckean County?
6 public high schools are located in Mckean County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckean County?
Mckean County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Mckean County are often viewed compared to one another?

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