| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conemaugh Township Area School District | Davidsville | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 884 | 2 | K–12 | 4 |
| North Star School District | Acosta | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 1,001 | 3 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Somerset Area School District | Somerset | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 2,038 | 3 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Salisbury-Elk Lick School District | Boynton | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 244 | 2 | K–12 | 4 |
| Meyersdale Area School District | Garrett | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 781 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
| Windber Area School District | Windber | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 1,216 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Rockwood Area School District | Markleton | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 634 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| Berlin Brothersvalley School District | Berlin | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 723 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Shade-Central City School District | Cairnbrook | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 330 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| Shanksville-Stonycreek School District | Shanksville | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 280 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District | Addison | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 278 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Somerset County compares
Together they enroll 8,409 students across 28 schools. The largest is Somerset Area School District with 2,038 students. Districts here average 5.6/10, above the Pennsylvania average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Somerset County has 11 public school districts covering 35 zip codes. The top-rated district in Somerset County is Conemaugh Township Area School District (10/10). 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 Somerset County, PA?
11 school districts serve zip codes in Somerset 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 Somerset County, PA?
Of the districts serving Somerset County, Conemaugh Township Area School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd 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.