Frazier Elementary School

Nestled in the small river town of Perryopolis in Fayette County, Frazier Elementary is where science really stands out — students here consistently perform well above the state midpoint in that subject, which is a quiet point of pride for a rural community that often flies under the radar. Families drawn to a tight-knit, small-town atmosphere where teachers know every kid by name will feel at home here, even as English and math scores leave some room to grow. Perryopolis itself sits along the Youghiogheny River with a slower pace of life that appeals to families looking for a genuine small-town upbringing, far from the pressures of the Pittsburgh suburbs just up the road.