| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peters Township School District | Venetia | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 3,931 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| Canon-McMillan School District | Lawrence | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 5,347 | 9 | K–12 | 5 |
| Fort Cherry School District | Bulger | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 921 | 2 | K–12 | 5 |
| Trinity Area School District | Washington | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 3,279 | 6 | K–12 | 2 |
| Chartiers-Houston School District | Houston | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 1,181 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| McGuffey School District | Claysville | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 1,539 | 4 | K–12 | 5 |
| Bentworth School District | Bentleyville | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 1,051 | 3 | K–12 | 5 |
| Burgettstown Area School District | Atlasburg | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 989 | 2 | K–12 | 5 |
| Avella Area School District | Avella | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 483 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| Bethlehem-Center School District | Beallsville | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 987 | 3 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Charleroi School District | Charleroi | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 1,393 | 3 | K–12 | 4 |
| Ringgold School District | Donora | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 2,638 | 4 | K–12 | 5 |
| California Area School District | Allenport | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 922 | 3 | K–12 | 6 |
| Washington School District | Washington | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 1,472 | 3 | K–12 | 0 |
How Washington County compares
Together they enroll 26,133 students across 51 schools. The largest is Canon-McMillan School District with 5,347 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 Washington County, Pennsylvania
Washington County has 14 public school districts covering 54 zip codes. The top-rated district in Washington County is Peters Township 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 Washington County, PA?
14 school districts serve zip codes in Washington 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 Washington County, PA?
Of the districts serving Washington County, Peters Township School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th 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.