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Best Mc Donald Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,846 students in Mc Donald, PA. Mc Donald has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
The top-ranked public schools in Mc Donald, PA are South Fayette Intermediate School, South Fayette High School and South Fayette Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Donald, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Mc Donald have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Mc Donald, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Fayette Intermediate School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1200 Lt Will Way
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542
Gr: 3-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
South Fayette High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3640 Old Oakdale Rd
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542
Gr: 9-12 | 1,143 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
South Fayette Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3700 Old Oakdale Rd
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542
Gr: 6-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Cecil Intrmd School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3676 Millers Run Rd
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 745-2623
Gr: 5-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Fort Cherry El Center
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 Fort Cherry Road
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
Gr: K-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Fort Cherry Road
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
Gr: 7-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
South Fayette Elementary School
3620 Old Oakdale Rd
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542
Gr: K-2 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

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7 public schools are located in Mc Donald.
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Donald?
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