For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 775 students in Jefferson, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson, PA are Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School and Jefferson-morgan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Jefferson, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Jefferson Rd
Jefferson, PA 15344
(724) 883-2310
Jefferson, PA 15344
(724) 883-2310
Gr: 7-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson-morgan Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1363 Jefferson Rd
Jefferson, PA 15344
(724) 883-2310
Jefferson, PA 15344
(724) 883-2310
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jefferson, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson, PA include Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School and Jefferson-morgan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson?
2 public schools are located in Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson?
Jefferson public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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