Best Schools in Girard, Pennsylvania
2 schools · 1 Middle · 1 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Girard by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Rice Avenue MS
Middle · Girard Sd. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Girard HS
High · Girard Sd. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Schools
2
in this city
Avg Score
7.0
out of 10
Median Home
$179,900
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
2
in this city
Avg Score
7.0
out of 10
Median Home
$179,900
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +0.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Girard schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Girard
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 rated schools; 2 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice Avenue MS | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Girard HS | 5.8 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.0/10
- Median household income
- $80,410
- Median home value
- $179,900
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30%
- Avg commute
- 22 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 77%
50% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Girard compares
Median household income
$80k
101% of Pennsylvania median
Girard SD runs Girard's public schools
2 public schools. Girard SD is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Girard is a Girard SD school (2 of 2).
Among 2 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 5.8 to 8.2 — the spread is inside Girard, not a citywide average.
About Schools in Girard, Pennsylvania
Girard, Pennsylvania is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 7.0 out of 10, schools in Girard perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Girard is Rice Avenue MS with a composite score of 8.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Girard is served by 1 school district: Girard SD. These districts collectively serve 1,508 students.
Girard's community shows 30% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $80,410. The poverty rate in the area is 6.5%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 445 students · 5th–8th | 8.2 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 505 students · 9th–12th | 5.8 |
Schools in Girard
Girard, Pennsylvania · 2 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$80,410
Median Home Value
$179,900
Median Rent
$666/mo
Population
8,400
College Educated
30%
Homeownership
77%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Community Profile
Girard has a median household income of $80,410. It is an area where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $179,900, with a median rent of $666/month. The local poverty rate of 6.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
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- 1
- High
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Girard, Pennsylvania
How many schools are in Girard, Pennsylvania?
Girard has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Girard, Pennsylvania?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Girard is 7.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Girard, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked school in Girard on MySchoolScout is Rice Avenue MS with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Girard, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked middle school in Girard on MySchoolScout is Rice Avenue MS with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best high school in Girard, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked high school in Girard on MySchoolScout is Girard HS with a composite score of 5.8/10.
How many school districts serve Girard, Pennsylvania?
Girard is served by 1 school district: Girard Sd.
What is the education level in Girard, Pennsylvania?
According to Census data, 30% of adults in Girard have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Girard, Pennsylvania?
The median household income in Girard is approximately $80,410 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Girard, Pennsylvania?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Girard is 13.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Girard, Pennsylvania?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.