For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,807 students in Mount Pleasant, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 178 private students). 91% 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 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Mount Pleasant have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mount Pleasant, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norvelt Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
163 Lilac Lane
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Grades: K-3
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Pleasant Area High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
265 State Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
Rank: #33.
Ramsay Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Eagle Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Grades: 4-6
| 416 students
Rank: #44.
Mount Pleasant Area Jhs
(Math: 12% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
265 State Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Grades: 7-8
| 319 students
Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2414 School Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Grades: K-1
| 158 students
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, PA?
4 public schools are located in Mount Pleasant, PA.
What percentage of students in Mount Pleasant, PA go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Mount Pleasant, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Pleasant, PA?
Mount Pleasant, PA public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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