Top Rankings
Penn-Trafford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,773 students in Penn-Trafford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Penn-Trafford School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 56% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Penn-Trafford School District are Sunrise Elementary School, Mccullough Elementary School and Trafford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Penn-Trafford School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
3,773 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
241 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Penn-Trafford School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 685 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
57%
Graduation Rate
98%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.1%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
16%
% Black
2%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
91%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,160 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,709 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$67 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,160
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,709
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Penn-Trafford School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
171 Sunrise Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 864-6700
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 864-6700
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Mccullough Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
213 Watt Rd
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-7441
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-7441
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Trafford Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 E Brinton Ave
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6600
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6600
Gr: K-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Harrison Park Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18 Dell Avenue
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-2161
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-2161
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Penn Trafford High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3381 Route 130
Harrison City, PA 15636
(724) 744-4471
Harrison City, PA 15636
(724) 744-4471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Level Green Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
650 Cypress Ct
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6603
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6603
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Penn Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1007 Penn Middle Way
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-4431
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-4431
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Trafford Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E Brinton Ave
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6600
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Penn-Trafford School District?
Penn-Trafford School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,773 students.
What is the rank of Penn-Trafford School District?
Penn-Trafford School District is ranked #17 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Penn-Trafford School District?
91% of Penn-Trafford School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Penn-Trafford School District?
Penn-Trafford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Penn-Trafford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,709 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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