For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 888 students in 16743, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in 16743, PA are Port Allegany Elementary School and Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16743 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 16743, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16743, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port Allegany Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
85 Clyde Lynch Dr
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-9557
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-9557
Gr: PK-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Oak St
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-2544
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
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-2573
Gr: 10-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 16743, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 16743, PA include Port Allegany Elementary School and Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in 16743?
3 public schools are located in 16743.
What is the racial composition of students in 16743?
16743 public schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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