For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,986 students in Mckeesport, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 560 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Mckeesport, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mckeesport, PA are Mt Vernon Elementary School, South Allegheny Elementary School and Mckeesport Area Technology Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckeesport, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Mckeesport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Mckeesport, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2400 Greenock Buena Vista Road
Mckeesport, PA 15135
(412) 896-2327
Mckeesport, PA 15135
(412) 896-2327
Gr: 3-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
South Allegheny Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1707 Washington Boulevard
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Gr: K-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Mckeesport Area Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1960 Eden Park Boulevard
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3726
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3726
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
South Allegheny High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2743 Washington Blvd
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Francis Mcclure Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Longvue Dr
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3740
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3740
Gr: K-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
South Allegheny Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2743 Washington Blvd
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Young Scholars Of Greater Allegheny Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Center Street
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 673-7300
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 673-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Twin Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Cornell St
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3750
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3750
Gr: K-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Mckeesport Area Sr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1960 Eden Park Blvd
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3650
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3650
Gr: 9-12 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Founders Hall Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3600 O'neil Boulevard
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3690
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3690
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
1101 Greenock Buena Vista Rd
Mckeesport, PA 15135
(412) 896-2324
Mckeesport, PA 15135
(412) 896-2324
Gr: K-2 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mckeesport, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mckeesport, PA include Mt Vernon Elementary School, South Allegheny Elementary School and Mckeesport Area Technology Center.
How many public schools are located in Mckeesport?
11 public schools are located in Mckeesport.
What percentage of students in Mckeesport go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Mckeesport are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mckeesport?
Mckeesport public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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