For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,404 students in Canonsburg, PA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Canonsburg, PA are Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Mcmurray Elementary School and Peters Twp Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canonsburg, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Canonsburg have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Canonsburg, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
250 E Mcmurray Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-6260
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-6260
Grades: K-3
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Mcmurray Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
626 E Mcmurray Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-5020
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-5020
Grades: 4-5
| 614 students
Rank: #33.
Peters Twp Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
264 E Mcmurray Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-2688
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-2688
Grades: 6-8
| 925 students
Rank: #44.
Hills-hendersonville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Mayview Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-8390
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-8390
Grades: K-4
| 253 students
Rank: #55.
Borland Manor Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30 Giffin Dr
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-2700
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-2700
Grades: K-4
| 264 students
Rank: #66.
North Strabane Intrmd School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Giffin Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 873-5252
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 873-5252
Grades: 5-6
| 415 students
Rank: #77.
South Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 S Central Ave
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-4475
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-4475
Grades: K-4
| 438 students
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
803 1st St
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-3130
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-3130
Grades: K-4
| 289 students
625 E Mcmurray Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-2688
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-2688
Grades: 7-8
| 613 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Canonsburg, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Canonsburg, PA include Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Mcmurray Elementary School and Peters Twp Middle School. Canonsburg has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public elementary schools are located in Canonsburg?
7 public elementary schools are located in Canonsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Canonsburg?
Canonsburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Canonsburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Canonsburg include: Hills-hendersonville Elementary School vs. Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Pleasant Valley Elementary School vs. Hills-hendersonville Elementary School
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