Top Rankings
Pine-Richland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,508 students in Pine-Richland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Pine-Richland School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 55% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Pine-Richland School District are Richland Elementary School, Wexford Elementary School and Hance Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Pine-Richland School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
4,508 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
317 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Pine-Richland School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 684 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
57%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.58
# American Indian Students
32 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
314 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
129 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
58 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
3,833 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
85%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
138 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
281
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
357
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
361
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
337
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
347
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
346
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
342
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
353
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
371
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
351
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
378
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
334
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
350
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,143 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,433 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$88 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,143
$23,649
Spending / Student
$19,433
$23,073
Best Pine-Richland School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Richland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3811 Bakerstown Road
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 443-1558
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 443-1558
Grades: K-3
| 495 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wexford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
250 Brown Road
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 935-4631
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 935-4631
Grades: K-3
| 433 students
Rank: #33.
Hance Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5518 Molnar Drive
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 443-1541
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 443-1541
Grades: K-3
| 408 students
Rank: #44.
Pine-richland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Warrendale Rd
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 625-4444
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 625-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 1,413 students
Rank: #55.
Eden Hall Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 Bakerstown Road
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 443-1450
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 443-1450
Grades: 4-6
| 1,035 students
Rank: #66.
Pine-richland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Logan Rd
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 625-3111
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 625-3111
Grades: 7-8
| 724 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pine-Richland School District?
Pine-Richland School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,508 students.
What is the rank of Pine-Richland School District?
Pine-Richland School District is ranked #24 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pine-Richland School District?
85% of Pine-Richland School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pine-Richland School District?
Pine-Richland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Pine-Richland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,433 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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