For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 958 students in Scottdale, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Scottdale, PA are Southmoreland Elementary School and Southmoreland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scottdale, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Scottdale have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Scottdale, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southmoreland Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Scottie Way
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887-2021
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887-2021
Gr: 2-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Southmoreland Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Scottie Way
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887-2029
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887-2029
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Scottdale, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Scottdale, PA include Southmoreland Elementary School and Southmoreland Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Scottdale?
2 public elementary schools are located in Scottdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Scottdale?
Scottdale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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