Penn-Trafford School District

1100 Randall Court
Export, PA 15632-3911
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

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 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,773 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.
Public 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 56% 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 Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
3,773 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
241 Teachers
124,207 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 677 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.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#17 out of 685 school districts
(Top 5%)
68%
38%
85%
55%
81%
57%
98%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
16%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
91%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,535 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,430 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,535
$23,724
Spending / Student
$15,430
$23,146

Best Penn-Trafford School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
171 Sunrise Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 864-6700
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Mccullough Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
213 Watt Rd
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-7441
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Trafford Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 E Brinton Ave
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6600
Gr: K-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Harrison Park Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
18 Dell Avenue
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-2161
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Penn Trafford High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3381 Route 130
Harrison City, PA 15636
(724) 744-4471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,167 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Level Green Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
650 Cypress Ct
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6603
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Penn Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1007 Penn Middle Way
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-4431
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Trafford Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 E Brinton Ave
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Penn-Trafford School District?
Penn-Trafford School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,773 students.
What is the rank of Penn-Trafford School District?
Penn-Trafford School District is ranked #17 out of 677 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 13:1.
What is Penn-Trafford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,430 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 3,773 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in PA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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