For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 949 students in Tarentum, PA.
The top-ranked public school in Tarentum, PA is Highlands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tarentum, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Tarentum have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Tarentum, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 East 9th Ave
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 224-0300
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 224-0300
Gr: 1-4 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
1715 Saxonburg Boulevard
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 265-5340
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 265-5340
Gr: K-2 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tarentum, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Tarentum, PA include Highlands Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tarentum?
2 public schools are located in Tarentum.
What is the racial composition of students in Tarentum?
Tarentum public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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