For the 2024-25 school year, there are 82 public schools serving 40,547 students in Westmoreland County, PA (there are 44 private schools, serving 3,989 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Westmoreland County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Westmoreland County, PA are Norwin Sr. High School, Penn Trafford High School and Sunrise 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 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% 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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Westmoreland County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norwin Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
251 Mcmahon Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3005
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3005
Grades: 9-12
| 1,636 students
Rank: #22.
Penn Trafford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3381 Route 130
Harrison City, PA 15636
(724) 744-4471
Harrison City, PA 15636
(724) 744-4471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,263 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sunrise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
| 423 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sunset Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11605 Dickens Drive
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3035
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3035
Grades: K-4
| 460 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Regional Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3200 School Rd
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Grades: 9-12
| 1,119 students
Rank: #66.
Mccullough Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 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
| 451 students
Rank: #77.
Greater Latrobe Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
131 High School Rd
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-4225
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-4225
Grades: 9-12
| 1,157 students
Rank: #88.
Franklin Regional Primary School
Magnet 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-2
| 699 students
Rank: #99.
Hahntown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
| 456 students
Rank: #1010.
Hempfield Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4345 State Route 136
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-9000
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,661 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Level Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
650 Cypress Ct
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6603
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6603
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Sheridan Terrace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1219 Morris Avenue
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3025
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3025
Grades: K-4
| 421 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Trafford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
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
| 202 students
Rank: #1414.
Harrison Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18 Dell Avenue
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-2161
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-2161
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #1515.
Franklin Regional Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4125 Sardis Road
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Grades: 3-5
| 756 students
Rank: #1616.
Hillcrest Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11091 Mockingbird Drive
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3015
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3015
Grades: 5-6
| 807 students
Rank: #1717.
Ligonier Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40 Springer Rd
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-9531
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-9531
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
Rank: #1818.
Southmoreland Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2351 Route 981
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2010
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 584 students
Rank: #1919.
Penn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 85%)
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
| 498 students
Rank: #2020.
Kiski Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
240 Hyde Park Rd
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-8181
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-8181
Grades: 9-12
| 1,126 students
Rank: #2121.
Burrell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1021 Puckety Church Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1403
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1403
Grades: 9-12
| 579 students
Rank: #2222.
Maxwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1101 Old Salem Rd
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-3500
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-3500
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: #2323.
Trafford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 83%)
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
| 334 students
Rank: #2424.
Wendover Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 77%)
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
| 428 students
Rank: #2525.
Derry Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
988 North Chestnut St Ext
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2780
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2780
Grades: 9-12
| 581 students
Rank: #2626.
Kiski Area South Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 Mamont Dr
Export, PA 15632
(724) 327-4057
Export, PA 15632
(724) 327-4057
Grades: K-4
| 289 students
Rank: #2727.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 Mountain View Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-7399
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-7399
Grades: K-6
| 562 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Franklin Regional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 78%)
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
| 786 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Norwin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10870 Mockingbird Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3010
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3010
Grades: 7-8
| 820 students
Rank: #3030.
Stewartsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Carpenter Ln
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3030
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3030
Grades: K-4
| 428 students
Rank: #3131.
West Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
533 St Andrews Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2270
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2270
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #3232.
Baggaley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4080 Route 982
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-4531
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-4531
Grades: K-6
| 496 students
Rank: #3333.
Latrobe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Cedar St
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-9777
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-9777
Grades: K-6
| 661 students
Rank: #3434.
Kiski Area East Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 Franklin Ave
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 567-6706
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 567-6706
Grades: K-4
| 423 students
Rank: #3535.
Mount Pleasant Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
265 State Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 594 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
3170 School Rd
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Grades: K-5
| 215 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 Norwin Sr. High School, Penn Trafford High School and Sunrise 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?
91% of all K-12 students in Westmoreland County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Westmoreland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Westmoreland County include: Greensburg-salem High School vs. Hempfield Area Sr. High School, Mount Pleasant Area High School vs. Southmoreland Sr. High School, Valley Jr. Sr. High School vs. Kiski Area High School
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