For the 2025 school year, there are 82 public schools serving 40,278 students in Westmoreland County, PA (there are 44 private schools, serving 3,989 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Westmoreland County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Westmoreland County, PA are Sunset Valley Elementary School, Sunrise Elementary School and Mccullough Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westmoreland County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Westmoreland County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Westmoreland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11605 Dickens Drive
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3035
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3035
Gr: K-4 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
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 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
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 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hahntown Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
791 Entry Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Gr: K-4 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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 | 190 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Franklin Regional Primary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4121 Sardis Rd
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Gr: K-2 | 695 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Sheridan Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1219 Morris Avenue
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3025
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3025
Gr: K-4 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
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 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Franklin Regional Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4125 Sardis Road
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Gr: 3-5 | 774 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 1,212 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Norwin High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
251 Mcmahon Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3005
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3005
Gr: 9-12 | 1,712 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Hillcrest Intermediate School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11091 Mockingbird Drive
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3015
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3015
Gr: 5-6 | 766 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1515.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1101 Old Salem Rd
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-3500
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-3500
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1616.
Norwin Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10870 Mockingbird Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3010
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3010
Gr: 7-8 | 803 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1717.
Stewartsville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Carpenter Ln
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3030
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3030
Gr: K-4 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1818.
West Newton Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1208 Vine Street
West Newton, PA 15089
(724) 872-5877
West Newton, PA 15089
(724) 872-5877
Gr: K-4 | 162 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1919.
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 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2020.
Franklin Regional Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 School Rd
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Gr: 9-12 | 1,106 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2121.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
533 St Andrews Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2270
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2270
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2222.
Kiski Area South Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Mamont Dr
Export, PA 15632
(724) 327-4057
Export, PA 15632
(724) 327-4057
Gr: K-4 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2323.
Franklin Regional Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4660 Old William Penn Hwy
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2424.
Wendover Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Wendover Jr High Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 838-4070
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 838-4070
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2525.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Mountain View Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-7399
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-7399
Gr: K-6 | 545 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2626.
Baggaley Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4080 Route 982
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-4531
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-4531
Gr: K-6 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2727.
Latrobe Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Cedar St
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-9777
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-9777
Gr: K-6 | 655 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Mellon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
559 Bell Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-5663
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-5663
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23 Liberty St
Smithton, PA 15479
(724) 569-9570
Smithton, PA 15479
(724) 569-9570
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #3030.
Stanwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
255 Arona Rd
New Stanton, PA 15672
(724) 838-4000
New Stanton, PA 15672
(724) 838-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
H W Good Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1464 Herminie-wn Rd
Herminie, PA 15637
(724) 446-5503
Herminie, PA 15637
(724) 446-5503
Gr: K-4 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Kiski Area East Primary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 Franklin Ave
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 567-6706
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 567-6706
Gr: K-4 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3333.
Greater Latrobe Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 High School Rd
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-4265
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-4265
Gr: 7-8 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3434.
Hempfield Area Sr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4345 State Route 136
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-9000
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-9000
Gr: 10-12 | 1,226 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3535.
Bon Air Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3260 Leechburg Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1463
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1463
Gr: K-3 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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Westmoreland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box C
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2026
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2026
Gr: K-4 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
616 1st Street Ext
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 478-3716
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 478-3716
Gr: 3-5 | 194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
238 Stewart St
Salina, PA 15680
(724) 697-4571
Salina, PA 15680
(724) 697-4571
Gr: K-6 | 157 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
840 Bovardluxor Rd
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-5230
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-5230
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rr 1 Box 157
Bradenville, PA 15620
(724) 537-4981
Bradenville, PA 15620
(724) 537-4981
Gr: K-1 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 3%
555 Rial Ln
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2730
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2730
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
555 Rial Lane
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2730
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2730
Gr: K-2 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1025 Knollwood Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9712
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9712
Gr: K-3 | 99 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
255 Third St
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-8851
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-8851
Gr: K-3 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
110 Elmtree Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-6271
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-6271
Gr: K-3 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
1368 Middletown Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2301
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2301
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
15020 Ardara Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(412) 823-1433
Irwin, PA 15642
(412) 823-1433
Gr: K-5 | 279 students
1000 Lowry Ave
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 527-1591
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 527-1591
Gr: 5-8 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
800 Florida Avenue
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-5591
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-5591
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
1141 Airport Road
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 568-2552
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 568-2552
Gr: K-6 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
114 Education Ln
New Florence, PA 15944
(724) 238-4034
New Florence, PA 15944
(724) 238-4034
Gr: PK-12
314 Loyalhanna School Rd
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 537-6751
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 537-6751
Gr: K-1 | 145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
314 Pittsburgh St
New Derry, PA 15671
(724) 694-5771
New Derry, PA 15671
(724) 694-5771
Gr: K-1 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
3170 School Rd
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
4728 Route 66
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 727-3426
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 727-3426
Gr: K-2 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
10870 Mockingbird Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-1250
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-1250
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1015 Pennsylvania Ave
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-8410
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-8410
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Rr 1 Box 101
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(724) 696-3904
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(724) 696-3904
Gr: K-4 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 3%
2414 School Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Gr: K-1 | 158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
780 Brush Hill Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Gr: K-4 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
South West Secure Trtmnt Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 94
Torrance, PA 15779
(724) 459-1034
Torrance, PA 15779
(724) 459-1034
Gr: Inquire with school | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
2358 Route 981
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2031
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2031
Gr: 7-8 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1701 Alcoa Dr
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
4728 Route 66
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 727-3426
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 727-3426
Gr: 3-6 | 156 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Westmoreland County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Westmoreland County, PA include Sunset Valley Elementary School, Sunrise Elementary School and Mccullough Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Westmoreland County?
82 public schools are located in Westmoreland County.
What percentage of students in Westmoreland County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Westmoreland County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Westmoreland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Westmoreland County include: Mount Pleasant Area High School vs. Southmoreland Sr. High School, Greensburg-salem High School vs. Hempfield Area Sr. High School, Level Green Elementary School vs. Trafford Elementary School
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