For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 633 students in the neighborhood of East Tarentum, Tarentum, PA.
The top-ranked public school in East Tarentum is Highlands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Tarentum, Tarentum, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 the neighborhood of East Tarentum, Tarentum, PA (2026-27)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Tarentum, Tarentum, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Tarentum, Tarentum, PA include Highlands Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Tarentum, Tarentum?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Tarentum, Tarentum.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Tarentum, Tarentum?
the neighborhood of East Tarentum, Tarentum public schools minority enrollment is 31% 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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