For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,024 students in Sharpsville, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 13 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Sharpsville, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Sharpsville, PA are Sharpsville Area Sr. High School, Sharpsville Area Elementary School and Sharpsville Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sharpsville, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Sharpsville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Sharpsville, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sharpsville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Blue Devil Way
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7861
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7861
Grades: 9-12
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Sharpsville Area Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Hittle Drive
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7455
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7455
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
Sharpsville Area Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
303 Blue Devil Way
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7863
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7863
Grades: 6-8
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sharpsville, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Sharpsville, PA include Sharpsville Area Sr. High School, Sharpsville Area Elementary School and Sharpsville Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sharpsville?
3 public schools are located in Sharpsville.
What percentage of students in Sharpsville go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Sharpsville are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sharpsville?
Sharpsville public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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