Wilson Elementary School

Wilson Elementary School serves 531 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Imperial, Pennsylvania. With a student-teacher ratio of 13.6 to 1, class sizes stay manageable — a meaningful advantage for elementary-age learners still building foundational skills. The school earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 and carries an Exceptional rating on MySchoolScout.

Its academic score of 9.8 and growth score of 9.9 reflect consistent, measurable outcomes across grade levels, not just a single strong year. Those numbers translate directly into competitive standing: Wilson ranks #52 among 1,625 elementary schools statewide, putting it in the top 4% of Pennsylvania's elementary schools. Zooming out further, it holds the 61st spot among all 2,842 public schools in Pennsylvania — meaning it outperforms 98% of schools across every level in the state.

For families in Imperial, the choice is straightforward. Wilson is the top-ranked school among the three public schools in the community. Parents comparing schools across the Pittsburgh metro will find few elementary options that match its combination of academic performance and growth trajectory.

For a K–5 school operating in a public district setting, these results place Wilson in rare company statewide.

Located in a rural area, Wilson Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.