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Best Schools in Greensburg, Pennsylvania

17 schools · 8 Elementary · 2 Middle · 4 High · 3 Other

Public: 10
Private: 7
Districts: 3
Avg Rating: 6.8/10
Estimated Scores: 29%
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Choosing a school in Greensburg?

Use this page to compare every school in Greensburg by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Maxwell EL Sch

8.3/10

Elementary · Hempfield Area Sd. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

West Point EL Sch

7.9/10

Elementary · Hempfield Area Sd. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Mountain View EL Sch

7.7/10

Elementary · Greater Latrobe Sd. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Greensburg for 2026 are Maxwell EL Sch (8.3/10), West Point EL Sch (7.9/10), and Mountain View EL Sch (7.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

17

10 public · 7 private

Avg Score

6.8

out of 10

Median Home

$209,400

home value · ACS

Districts

3

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds
Maxwell EL Sch

Rates 8.3/10 despite 26% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Greensburg schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Fort Allen EL Sch

STAAR proficiency rose +16.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Greensburg schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Greensburg

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 rated schools; 17 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Maxwell EL Sch8.3 / 10
2West Point EL Sch7.9 / 10
3Mountain View EL Sch7.7 / 10
4Hempfield Area Shs7.7 / 10
5Fort Allen EL Sch6.8 / 10
6Amos K Hutchinson EL Sch6.5 / 10
7Greensburg-Salem HS6.4 / 10
8Wendover MS6.4 / 10
9Nicely EL Sch6.3 / 10
10Greensburg-Salem MS5.3 / 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
6.8/10

29% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$75,369

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$209,400

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
40%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
24 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
74%

Of occupied housing units

How Greensburg compares

Pennsylvania rank

#134 of 424

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Pennsylvania avg (6.3)

Median household income

$75k

95% of Pennsylvania median

Schools in this city

14

Greensburg's public schools split across 3 districts

No single ISD owns Greensburg. The public campuses divide among 3 districts.

The largest shares: Hempfield Area SD (5), Greensburg Salem SD (4), Greater Latrobe SD (1).

Among 10 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 5.3 to 8.3 — the spread is inside Greensburg, not a citywide average.

About Schools in Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Greensburg, Pennsylvania is home to 17 schools, including 10 public schools and 7 private schools. The city's schools span 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools.

With an average rating of 6.8 out of 10, schools in Greensburg show moderate performance 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 Greensburg is Maxwell EL Sch with a composite score of 8.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Greensburg is served by 3 school districts: Greensburg Salem SD, Greater Latrobe SD, Hempfield Area SD. These districts collectively serve 11,042 students.

Greensburg's community shows 40% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $75,369. The poverty rate in the area is 8.6%.

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.

Filter by ZIP:15601(17)

Elementary Schools

8 schools
#SchoolRating
1392 students · Kindergarten–5th8.3
2403 students · Kindergarten–5th7.9
3545 students · Kindergarten–6th7.7
4481 students · Pre-K–5th6.8
5532 students · Kindergarten–5th6.5
6289 students · Kindergarten–5th6.3
Private Schools2 schools

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1210 students · Pre-K–6thNot Rated
28 students · Pre-K–KindergartenNot Rated

Middle Schools

2 schools
#SchoolRating
1599 students · 6th–8th6.4
2598 students · 6th–8th5.3

High Schools

4 schools
#SchoolRating
11,226 students · 10th–12th7.7
2786 students · 9th–12th6.4
Private Schools2 schools

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1375 students · 7th–12thNot Rated
223 students · 6th–12thNot Rated

Other Schools

3 schools
#SchoolRating
160 students · UG–UGNot Rated
282 students · Pre-K–12thNot Rated
313 students · 2nd–12thNot Rated

Schools in Greensburg

Greensburg, Pennsylvania · 17 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$75,369

Median Home Value

$209,400

Median Rent

$868/mo

Population

55,670

College Educated

40%

Homeownership

74%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Community Profile

Greensburg has a median household income of $75,369. It is a well-educated community where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $209,400, with a median rent of $868/month. The local poverty rate of 8.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

Elementary
8
Middle
2
High
4
Other
3

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How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Greensburg, Pennsylvania

How many schools are in Greensburg, Pennsylvania?

Greensburg has 17 schools, including 10 public and 7 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Greensburg, Pennsylvania?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Greensburg is 6.8 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 Greensburg, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked school in Greensburg on MySchoolScout is Maxwell EL Sch with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Greensburg, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked elementary school in Greensburg on MySchoolScout is Maxwell EL Sch with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Greensburg, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked middle school in Greensburg on MySchoolScout is Wendover MS with a composite score of 6.4/10.

What is the best high school in Greensburg, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked high school in Greensburg on MySchoolScout is Hempfield Area Shs with a composite score of 7.7/10.

How many school districts serve Greensburg, Pennsylvania?

Greensburg is served by 3 school districts: Greensburg Salem Sd, Greater Latrobe Sd, Hempfield Area Sd.

What is the education level in Greensburg, Pennsylvania?

According to Census data, 40% of adults in Greensburg have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Greensburg, Pennsylvania?

The median household income in Greensburg is approximately $75,369 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Greensburg, Pennsylvania?

Yes, Greensburg has 7 private schools alongside 10 public schools. The top-rated private school is Clelian Heights School for Exceptional Children with a score of 6.8/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Greensburg, Pennsylvania?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Greensburg is 10.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Greensburg, 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.