| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel School District | New Castle | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 985 | 3 | K–12 | 0 |
| Neshannock Township School District | New Castle | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 1,202 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Mohawk Area School District | New Castle | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 1,462 | 3 | K–12 | 6 |
| Shenango Area School District | New Castle | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 998 | 2 | K–12 | 0 |
| Ellwood City Area School District | Ellwood City | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 1,531 | 4 | K–12 | 2 |
| Union Area School District | New Castle | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 713 | 3 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Wilmington Area School District | New Bedford | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 983 | 3 | K–12 | 6 |
| New Castle Area School District | West Pittsburg | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 3,003 | 4 | K–12 | 2 |
How Lawrence County compares
Together they enroll 10,877 students across 24 schools. The largest is New Castle Area School District with 3,003 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, above the Pennsylvania average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Lawrence County has 8 public school districts covering 17 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lawrence County is Laurel School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lawrence County, PA?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Lawrence County, PA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lawrence County, PA?
Of the districts serving Lawrence County, Laurel School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 89th percentile among Pennsylvania school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Pennsylvania reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Pennsylvania only, never across state lines.