Top 10 Best 15601 Pennsylvania Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,280 students in 15601, PA (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,082 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 15601, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 15601, PA are Hempfield Area Sr. High School, Maxwell Elementary School and Wendover Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 15601 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 15601, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 15601, PA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hempfield Area Sr. High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4345 State Route 136
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-9000
Grades: 10-12
| 1,226 students
Rank: #22.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1101 Old Salem Rd
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-3500
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Wendover Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
425 Wendover Jr High Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 838-4070
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1010 Mountain View Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-7399
Grades: K-6
| 545 students
Rank: #55.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
533 St Andrews Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2270
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #66.
Nicely Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
55 Mclaughlin Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #77.
Greensburg-salem High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
65 Mennel Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 786 students
Rank: #88.
Amos K Hutchinson Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
810 Welty St
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #99.
Fort Allen Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
560 Baltzer Meyer Pike
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2501
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #1010.
Greensburg-salem Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 N Main St
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 598 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harrold School
1368 Middletown Rd
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2301
Grades: 9
| 429 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 15601 Pennsylvania

15601, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
840 Bovardluxor Rd
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-5230
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
555 Rial Ln
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2730
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
555 Rial Lane
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2730
Grades: K-2
| 204 students
1368 Middletown Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2301
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 15601, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 15601, PA include Hempfield Area Sr. High School, Maxwell Elementary School and Wendover Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 15601?
11 public schools are located in 15601.
What percentage of students in 15601 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 15601 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 15601?
15601 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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