Ellwood City: Schools & Education
7 public schools serve Ellwood City. Lincoln Jshs is the largest at 672 students (grades 7-12). Total enrollment: 2,936 students.
- ~1,076 residents per school (vs Pennsylvania ~185).
K-12 Schools
7 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,076 residents per school. 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (7)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Ellwood City Area SD, Riverside Beaver County SD |
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,936 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 215 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,497 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 51.0% |
| Schools Count | 7 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Geneva College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 5.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Geneva College |
| Nearest College · City | Beaver Falls |
| Nearest College · Phone | (724) 846-5100 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 5.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Ellwood City Area Pub Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 415 Lawrence Ave.. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (724) 758-6458 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 16117 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2496 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 7 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 23.8% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 2 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12