For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,922 students in Canonsburg, PA. The top ranked public high schools in Canonsburg, PA are Peters Twp High School and Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canonsburg, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Canonsburg have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Canonsburg, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Peters Twp High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Canonsburg, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peters Twp High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
121 Rolling Hills Dr.
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-6250
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-6250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,231 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
314 Elm St Extension
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-1400
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,683 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Western Area Ctc (Of Washington County)
Vocational School
688 Western Ave
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 746-2890
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 746-2890
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
803 1st St
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-3130
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-3130
Gr: K-4 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
625 E Mcmurray Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-2688
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-2688
Gr: 7-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Canonsburg, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Canonsburg, PA include Peters Twp High School and Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School. Canonsburg has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public high schools are located in Canonsburg?
3 public high schools are located in Canonsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Canonsburg?
Canonsburg public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Canonsburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Canonsburg include: Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School vs. Peters Twp High School, Peters Twp High School vs. Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School
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