Best Schools in Washington County, PA
Washington County, PA has 75 public schools (18 high, 13 middle, 35 elementary) serving 30,632 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Washington County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington County, PA
The top high schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Peters Twp Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peters Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1226 Students
2. Trinity Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1093 Students
3. Canon-mcmillan Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canon-mcmillan Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1655 Students
4. Chartiers-houston Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chartiers-houston Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 508 Students
5. Fort Cherry Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Cherry Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 450 Students
6. Bentworth Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bentworth Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students
7. Charleroi Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleroi Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
8. Avella Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avella Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 227 Students
9. Ringgold Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ringgold Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 852 Students
10. Burgettstown Ms/hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burgettstown Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 526 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington County, PA
The top middle schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Peters Twp Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peters Township Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 914 Students
2. North Strabane Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canon-mcmillan Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 430 Students
3. Cecil Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canon-mcmillan Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 387 Students
4. Canonsburg Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canon-mcmillan Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 777 Students
5. Trinity Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
6. Mcguffey Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcguffey Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 343 Students
7. California Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
California Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 138 Students
8. Bentworth Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bentworth Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 327 Students
9. Ringgold Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ringgold Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 787 Students
10. Charleroi Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleroi Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington County, PA
The top elementary schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pleasant Valley El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peters Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 472 Students
2. Bower Hill El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peters Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 685 Students
3. Mcmurray El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peters Township Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 633 Students
4. Trinity South El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 255 Students
5. Trinity East El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 392 Students
6. Borland Manor El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canon-mcmillan Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 263 Students
7. Wylandville El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canon-mcmillan Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 308 Students
8. Hills-hendersonville El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canon-mcmillan Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 258 Students
9. Muse El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canon-mcmillan Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 759 Students
10. Bentworth El Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bentworth Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 378 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington County, PA has a total population of 209,349 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington County, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Washington County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington County, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Washington County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington County, PA
How many schools are in Washington County, PA?
Washington County, PA has 75 public schools: 18 high schools, 13 middle schools and 35 elementary schools, serving 30,632 students in total.
How do schools in Washington County perform on state tests?
On average, 75 schools in Washington County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Washington County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington County?
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.
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Washington County
14 places in Washington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (14)
- Washington (10)
- Canonsburg (6)
- Bentleyville (3)
- Charleroi (3)
- Claysville (3)
- Coal Center (3)
- Avella (2)
- Burgettstown (2)
- Fredericktown (2)
- Houston (2)
- Monongahela (2)
- Eighty Four (1)
- Muse (1)
- Venetia (1)
School districts (10)
- Canon-McMillan SD (9 schools)
- Trinity Area SD (6 schools)
- Peters Township SD (5 schools)
- McGuffey SD (4 schools)
- Ringgold SD (4 schools)
- Bentworth SD (3 schools)
- Bethlehem-Center SD (3 schools)
- California Area SD (3 schools)
- Charleroi SD (3 schools)
- Washington SD (3 schools)