For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 922 students in Burgettstown, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 152 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Burgettstown, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Burgettstown, PA are Burgettstown El Center and Burgettstown Middle School High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burgettstown, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Burgettstown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Burgettstown, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burgettstown El Center
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Bavington Rd
Burgettstown, PA 15021
(724) 947-8150
Burgettstown, PA 15021
(724) 947-8150
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Burgettstown Middle School High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
104 Bavington Rd
Burgettstown, PA 15021
(724) 947-8100
Burgettstown, PA 15021
(724) 947-8100
Gr: 6-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Burgettstown, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Burgettstown, PA include Burgettstown El Center and Burgettstown Middle School High School.
How many public schools are located in Burgettstown?
2 public schools are located in Burgettstown.
What percentage of students in Burgettstown go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Burgettstown are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burgettstown?
Burgettstown public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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