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Best Westmoreland County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 82 public schools serving 40,278 students in Westmoreland County, PA (there are 43 private schools, serving 3,708 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 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 56% 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Westmoreland County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11605 Dickens Drive
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3035
Gr: K-4 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
171 Sunrise Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 864-6700
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Mccullough Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
213 Watt Rd
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-7441
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hahntown Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
791 Entry Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Gr: K-4 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Trafford Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 E Brinton Ave
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6600
Gr: K-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Franklin Regional Primary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4121 Sardis Rd
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Gr: K-2 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Sheridan Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1219 Morris Avenue
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3025
Gr: K-4 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Harrison Park Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
18 Dell Avenue
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-2161
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Franklin Regional Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4125 Sardis Road
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Gr: 3-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Penn Trafford High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3381 Route 130
Harrison City, PA 15636
(724) 744-4471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Level Green Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
650 Cypress Ct
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6603
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Norwin High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
251 Mcmahon Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3005
Gr: 9-12 | 1,671 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Hillcrest Intermediate School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11091 Mockingbird Drive
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3015
Gr: 5-6 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
Penn Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1007 Penn Middle Way
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-4431
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1101 Old Salem Rd
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-3500
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1616.
Norwin Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10870 Mockingbird Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3010
Gr: 7-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1717.
Stewartsville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Carpenter Ln
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3030
Gr: K-4 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1818.
West Newton Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1208 Vine Street
West Newton, PA 15089
(724) 872-5877
Gr: K-4 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1919.
Trafford Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 E Brinton Ave
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2020.
Franklin Regional Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3200 School Rd
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Gr: 9-12 | 1,101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2121.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
533 St Andrews Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2270
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2222.
Kiski Area South Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
230 Mamont Dr
Export, PA 15632
(724) 327-4057
Gr: K-4 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2323.
Franklin Regional Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4660 Old William Penn Hwy
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Gr: 6-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2424.
Wendover Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
425 Wendover Jr High Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 838-4070
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2525.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1010 Mountain View Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-7399
Gr: K-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2626.
Baggaley Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4080 Route 982
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-4531
Gr: K-6 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2727.
Latrobe Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20 Cedar St
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-9777
Gr: K-6 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Mellon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
559 Bell Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-5663
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23 Liberty St
Smithton, PA 15479
(724) 569-9570
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #3030.
Stanwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
255 Arona Rd
New Stanton, PA 15672
(724) 838-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
H W Good Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1464 Herminie-wn Rd
Herminie, PA 15637
(724) 446-5503
Gr: K-4 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Kiski Area East Primary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
420 Franklin Ave
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 567-6706
Gr: K-4 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3333.
Greater Latrobe Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
130 High School Rd
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-4265
Gr: 7-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3434.
Hempfield Area Sr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4345 State Route 136
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-9000
Gr: 10-12 | 1,228 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3535.
Bon Air Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3260 Leechburg Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1463
Gr: K-3 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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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?
92% 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Westmoreland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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