Best High Schools in Girard, PA

High schools
4
Students
2,207
Avg actual
62%
Avg projected
56%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Girard, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Fairview Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairview Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 588 Students

2. General Mclane Hs

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

General Mclane Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 698 Students

3. Girard Hs

B+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Girard Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 511 Students

4. Northwestern Shs

D+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Northwestern Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 410 Students

Best Middle Schools in Girard, PA

Middle schools
4
Students
1,963
Avg actual
59%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Girard, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Fairview Ms

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairview Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 571 Students

2. James W Parker Ms

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

General Mclane Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 652 Students

3. Rice Avenue Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Girard Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students

4. Northwestern Ms

C+

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northwestern Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 279 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Girard, PA

Elementary schools
5
Students
2,147
Avg actual
64%
Avg projected
55%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Girard, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Fairview El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairview Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 717 Students

2. Mckean El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

General Mclane Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 334 Students

3. Northwestern El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northwestern Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 348 Students

4. Springfield El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northwestern Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 175 Students

5. Elk Valley El Sch

B

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Girard Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 573 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Girard, PA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Girard, PA has a total population of 7,105 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Girard, PA

6,317

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Girard, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

7.76 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.58 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.17 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Girard, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Girard, PA.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

967 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Girard, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Girard, PA

How many schools are in Girard, PA?

Girard, PA has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,317 students in total.

How do schools in Girard perform on state tests?

On average, 13 schools in Girard score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Girard greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Girard?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Girard, PA

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Lake City, PA

  • Actual: 60%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Platea, PA

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
North Springfield, PA

  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Sterrettania, PA

  • Actual: 70%
  • Projected: 62%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Fairview, PA

  • Actual: 68%
  • Projected: 61%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
East Springfield, PA

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cranesville, PA

  • Actual: 60%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lundys Lane, PA

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Albion, PA

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
McKean, PA

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Girard

Average SchoolGrade
A-
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
100%
Avg actual scores
60.5%
Avg projected
46%

2 of 2 schools in Girard carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 1B: 1

All 2 public schools we grade in Girard. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Middle and junior high schools (1)