Top Rankings
Penn-Trafford 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 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,831 students in Penn-Trafford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Penn-Trafford School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 55% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Penn-Trafford School District are Sunrise Elementary School, Mccullough Elementary School and Trafford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Penn-Trafford School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
3,831 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
247 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Penn-Trafford School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 685 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
57%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
91%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,285 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,196 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,285
$23,696
Spending / Student
$15,196
$23,119
Best Penn-Trafford School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 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
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Mccullough Elementary School
(Math: 84% | 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
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Trafford Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 E Brinton Ave
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6600
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6600
Grades: K-5
| 190 students
Rank: #44.
Harrison Park Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18 Dell Avenue
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-2161
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-2161
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #55.
Penn Trafford High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3381 Route 130
Harrison City, PA 15636
(724) 744-4471
Harrison City, PA 15636
(724) 744-4471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,212 students
Rank: #66.
Level Green Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
| 274 students
Rank: #77.
Penn Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1007 Penn Middle Way
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-4431
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-4431
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
Rank: #88.
Trafford Middle School
(Math: 53% | 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
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Penn-Trafford School District?
Penn-Trafford School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,831 students.
What is the rank of Penn-Trafford School District?
Penn-Trafford School District is ranked #17 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Penn-Trafford School District?
91% of Penn-Trafford School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Penn-Trafford School District?
Penn-Trafford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Penn-Trafford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,196 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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