For the 2023 school year, there are 83 public schools serving 41,218 students in Westmoreland County, PA (there are 43 private schools, serving 3,827 private students). 92% 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 Newlonsburg Elementary School, Mccullough Elementary School and Hahntown 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 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Westmoreland County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Westmoreland County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newlonsburg Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3170 School Rd
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Mccullough Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
213 Watt Rd
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-7441
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-7441
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hahntown Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
791 Entry Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Grades: K-4
| 542 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sunset Valley Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11605 Dickens Drive
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3035
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3035
Grades: K-4
| 455 students
Rank: #55.
Sunrise Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
171 Sunrise Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 864-6700
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 864-6700
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #66.
Sloan Elementary 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
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #77.
Harrison Park Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18 Dell Avenue
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-2161
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-2161
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #88.
West Point Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
533 St Andrews Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2270
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2270
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Stewartsville Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Carpenter Ln
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3030
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3030
Grades: K-4
| 427 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Trafford Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 E Brinton Ave
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6600
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6600
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
Rank: #1111.
Maxwell Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1101 Old Salem Rd
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-3500
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-3500
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hillcrest Intermediate School
Math: 57% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11091 Mockingbird Drive
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3015
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3015
Grades: 5-6
| 794 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Level Green Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
650 Cypress Ct
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6603
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6603
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
Rank: #1414.
Heritage Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3240 School Rd
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Grades: K-5
| 590 students
Rank: #1515.
Sheridan Terrace Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1219 Morris Avenue
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3025
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3025
Grades: K-4
| 429 students
Rank: #1616.
Kiski Area South Primary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Mamont Dr
Export, PA 15632
(724) 327-4057
Export, PA 15632
(724) 327-4057
Grades: K-4
| 274 students
Rank: #1717.
Mountain View Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Mountain View Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-7399
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-7399
Grades: K-6
| 579 students
Rank: #1818.
Norwin Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10870 Mockingbird Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3010
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3010
Grades: 7-8
| 838 students
Rank: #1919.
Penn Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1007 Penn Middle Way
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-4431
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-4431
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #2020.
Wendover Middle School
Math: 49% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Wendover Jr High Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 838-4070
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 838-4070
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Rank: #2121.
Trafford Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E Brinton Ave
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6600
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 312 students
Rank: #2222.
Franklin Regional Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4660 Old William Penn Hwy
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Grades: 6-8
| 760 students
Rank: #2323.
Norvelt Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
163 Lilac Lane
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Grades: K-3
| 499 students
Rank: #2424.
Stanwood Elementary School
Math: 50% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #2525.
Norwin Senior High School
Math: 78% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 Mcmahon Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3005
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3005
Grades: 9-12
| 1,619 students
Rank: #2626.
Smithfield Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23 Liberty St
Smithton, PA 15479
(724) 569-9570
Smithton, PA 15479
(724) 569-9570
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: #2727.
Hempfield Area Senior High School
Math: 73% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4345 State Route 136
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-9000
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,751 students
Rank: #2828.
Latrobe Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Cedar St
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-9777
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-9777
Grades: K-6
| 655 students
Rank: #2929.
Baggaley Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4080 Route 982
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-4531
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-4531
Grades: K-6
| 515 students
Rank: #3030.
Fort Allen Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
560 Baltzer Meyer Pike
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2501
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2501
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Metzgar Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 Cc Hall Drive
New Alexandria, PA 15670
(724) 668-2237
New Alexandria, PA 15670
(724) 668-2237
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Nicely Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 Mclaughlin Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2865
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2865
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #3333.
Southmoreland Senior High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2351 Route 981
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2010
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 554 students
Rank: #3434.
Greater Latrobe Junior High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
130 High School Rd
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-4265
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-4265
Grades: 7-8
| 596 students
Rank: #3535.
Grandview Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
188 Recreation Rd
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2400
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2400
Grades: K-5
| 778 students
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Westmoreland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box C
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2026
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2026
Grades: K-4
| 306 students
616 1st Street Ext
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 478-3716
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 478-3716
Grades: 3-5
| 194 students
238 Stewart St
Salina, PA 15680
(724) 697-4571
Salina, PA 15680
(724) 697-4571
Grades: K-6
| 157 students
840 Bovardluxor Rd
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-5230
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-5230
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rr 1 Box 157
Bradenville, PA 15620
(724) 537-4981
Bradenville, PA 15620
(724) 537-4981
Grades: K-1
| 88 students
555 Rial Ln
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2730
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2730
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
555 Rial Lane
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2730
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2730
Grades: K-2
| 204 students
1025 Knollwood Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9712
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9712
Grades: K-3
| 99 students
255 Third St
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-8851
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-8851
Grades: K-3
| 240 students
110 Elmtree Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-6271
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-6271
Grades: K-3
| 255 students
15020 Ardara Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(412) 823-1433
Irwin, PA 15642
(412) 823-1433
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
1000 Lowry Ave
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 527-1591
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 527-1591
Grades: 5-8
| 312 students
800 Florida Avenue
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-5591
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-5591
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
1141 Airport Road
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 568-2552
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 568-2552
Grades: K-6
| 105 students
114 Education Ln
New Florence, PA 15944
(724) 238-4034
New Florence, PA 15944
(724) 238-4034
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
314 Loyalhanna School Rd
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 537-6751
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 537-6751
Grades: K-1
| 145 students
314 Pittsburgh St
New Derry, PA 15671
(724) 694-5771
New Derry, PA 15671
(724) 694-5771
Grades: K-1
| 133 students
4728 Route 66
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 727-3426
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 727-3426
Grades: K-2
| 105 students
10870 Mockingbird Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-1250
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-1250
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
1015 Pennsylvania Ave
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-8410
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-8410
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rr 1 Box 101
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(724) 696-3904
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(724) 696-3904
Grades: K-4
| 119 students
2414 School Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Grades: K-1
| 158 students
780 Brush Hill Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Grades: K-4
| 481 students
South West Secure Trtmnt Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 94
Torrance, PA 15779
(724) 459-1034
Torrance, PA 15779
(724) 459-1034
Grades: Inquire with school
| 40 students
2358 Route 981
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2031
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2031
Grades: 7-8
| 344 students
1701 Alcoa Dr
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
4728 Route 66
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 727-3426
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 727-3426
Grades: 3-6
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Westmoreland County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Westmoreland County, PA include Newlonsburg Elementary School, Mccullough Elementary School and Hahntown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Westmoreland County, PA?
83 public schools are located in Westmoreland County, PA.
What percentage of students in Westmoreland County, PA go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Westmoreland County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Westmoreland County, PA?
Westmoreland County, PA public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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