The emphasis at West Side and Tibbets Elementary Schools is on the core areas of reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Elkhorn students score above state and national averages in all areas. Specialists teach art, music, technology and physical education. Programs for academically talented, Title I, remedial reading, speech and language are provided for individual students' special needs. Elkhorn Area Middle School provides a transition from elementary to high school, with emphasis on the basic skills and helping students discover and develop aptitudes and abilities in several areas.
Core subjects are English, math, science, social studies and reading.
It offers courses to prepare students for a university, technical college, or employment following graduation. The Technology Education Center, library, computer labs and classrooms provide opportunities for students to integrate technology with learning. St. Patrick Parish School is a Catholic Elementary School, with a preschool through eighth grade program. Today, as in the past, St. Patrick School continues its tradition of providing academic excellence within a Christian setting. Their goals are to integrate Christian Faith and values into daily living and to promote each child's individual academic, physical and social growth.