Top Rankings
Bethel Park School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,996 students in Bethel Park School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Bethel Park School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
3,996 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
305 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bethel Park School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 684 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
57%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
86%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,778 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,855 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,778
$23,696
Spending / Student
$21,855
$23,119
Best Bethel Park School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bethel Park High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
309 Church Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8581
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8581
Grades: 9-12
| 1,291 students
Rank: #22.
William Penn Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 Woodlet Ln
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8522
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8522
Grades: K-4
| 206 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1524 Hamilton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 854-8618
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 854-8618
Grades: K-4
| 353 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Florida Ave
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8741
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8741
Grades: K-4
| 338 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
515 Clifton Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8546
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8546
Grades: K-4
| 280 students
Rank: #66.
Neil Armstrong 5-6 Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5800 Murray Ave
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8751
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8751
Grades: 5-6
| 603 students
Rank: #77.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2807 Bethel Church Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8677
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8677
Grades: 7-8
| 558 students
Rank: #88.
Bethel Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3301 S Park Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8506
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8506
Grades: K-4
| 367 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bethel Park School District?
Bethel Park School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,996 students.
What is the rank of Bethelrk School District?
Bethelrk School District is ranked #36 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bethelrk School District?
86% of Bethelrk School District students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bethelrk School District?
Bethelrk School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Bethelrk School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,855 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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