For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 336 students in Rural Valley, PA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Rural Valley, PA is Shannock Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rural Valley, PA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rural Valley have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rural Valley, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shannock Valley Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 Cowanshannock Avenue
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-6991
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-6991
Grades: K-6
| 336 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rural Valley, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rural Valley, PA include Shannock Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rural Valley?
1 public elementary schools are located in Rural Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Rural Valley?
Rural Valley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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