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Peters Township School District (2026) - Canonsburg, PA

Peters Township School District

631 E Mcmurray Rd
Mcmurray, PA 15317-3430
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Peters Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
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 5 public schools serving 4,011 students in Peters Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Peters Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 56% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Peters Township School District are Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Bower Hill Elementary School and Mcmurray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Peters Township School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
4,011 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
257 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Peters Township School District, which is ranked within the top 1% 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 decreased from 99% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#5 out of 685 school districts
(Top 1%)
76%
38%
88%
55%
84%
57%
98%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
16%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
90%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,040 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 $25,660 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$103 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,040
$23,724
Spending / Student
$25,660
$23,146

Best Peters Township School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
250 E Mcmurray Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-6260
Gr: K-3 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Bower Hill Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
424 Bower Hill Road
Venetia, PA 15367
(724) 941-0913
Gr: K-3 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Mcmurray Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
626 E Mcmurray Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-5020
Gr: 4-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Peters Twp Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
264 E Mcmurray Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-2688
Gr: 6-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Peters Twp High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
121 Rolling Hills Dr.
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-6250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,267 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Peters Township School District?
Peters Township School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,011 students.
What is the rank of Peters Township School District?
Peters Township School District is ranked #4 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 1%) 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 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), 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 Peters Township School District?
90% of Peters Township School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Peters Township School District?
Peters Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Peters Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,660 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 4,011 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in PA)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 76% (Top 1%)
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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