For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 960 students in Tarentum, PA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Tarentum, PA is Highlands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tarentum, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tarentum have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Tarentum, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 East 9th Ave
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 224-0300
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 224-0300
Grades: 1-4
| 585 students
Rank: n/an/a
1715 Saxonburg Boulevard
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 265-5340
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 265-5340
Grades: K-2
| 375 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tarentum, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tarentum, PA include Highlands Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tarentum?
2 public elementary schools are located in Tarentum.
What is the racial composition of students in Tarentum?
Tarentum public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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