For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,740 students in Mount Pleasant, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 196 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Mount Pleasant, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Pleasant, PA are Norvelt Elementary School, Mount Pleasant Area High School and Ramsay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Pleasant, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Mount Pleasant have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Mount Pleasant, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norvelt Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
163 Lilac Lane
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Gr: K-3 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Mount Pleasant Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
265 State Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Ramsay Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Eagle Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Gr: 4-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
265 State Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Gr: 7-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mount Pleasant, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Pleasant, PA include Norvelt Elementary School, Mount Pleasant Area High School and Ramsay Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Pleasant?
4 public schools are located in Mount Pleasant.
What percentage of students in Mount Pleasant go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Mount Pleasant are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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