📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 11 Rated Districts in Somerset County, PA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Conemaugh Township Area School District | Davidsville | 10/10 Excellent | 93rd |
| #2 | North Star School District | Boswell | 8/10 Good | 78th |
| #3 | Somerset Area School District | Somerset | 8/10 Good | 78th |
| #4 | Salisbury-Elk Lick School District | Salisbury | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #5 | Meyersdale Area School District | Meyersdale | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #6 | Windber Area School District | Windber | 6/10 Average | 55th |
| #7 | Rockwood Area School District | Rockwood | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #8 | Berlin Brothersvalley School District | Berlin | 5/10 Average | 46th |
| #9 | Shade-Central City School District | Cairnbrook | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #10 | Shanksville-Stonycreek School District | Shanksville | 2/10 Poor | 16th |
| #11 | Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District | Confluence | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in Somerset County, Pennsylvania (2026)
This page lists the 11 public school districts headquartered in Somerset County, Pennsylvania that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using PSSA 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Pennsylvania, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Somerset County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Somerset County, Pennsylvania? ▼
Among the 11 rated districts in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, the highest-rated is Conemaugh Township Area School District (Davidsville), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 93rd percentile of Pennsylvania districts on PSSA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (PSSA 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.