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6 schools in Oil City

Pennsylvania · Public K-12

Oil City sits inside Pennsylvania with 6 public K-12 schools, combined enrollment of about 1,797, and a mix of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Oil City

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,797
-144 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 94%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Hasson Heights SchElementaryKG-04400
Oil City Area MSMiddle05-08528
Oil City SHSHigh09-12611
Seventh Street SchElementary02-04152
Smedley Street SchElementaryKG-01103
Venango Technology CenterHigh09-123

About Oil City

Oil City is an average-sized Pennsylvania city in terms of public-school footprint, with 6 schools and 1,797 students total.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 300, meaningfully below the state mean of about 569.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 7%: 1,941 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,797 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 5 to 6 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 94% to 90% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Oil City discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Oil City?
Oil City, Pennsylvania has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,797 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Oil City?
Oil City has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Oil City?
Oil City SHS is the largest public school in Oil City by enrollment, with approximately 611 students.
What school districts serve Oil City?
Oil City is served by 2 public school districts, including Oil City Area SD, Venango Technology Center.
What grade levels do public schools in Oil City cover?
Public schools in Oil City serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.