| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwin School District | Ardara | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 5,044 | 7 | K–12 | 4 |
| Penn-Trafford School District | Trafford | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 3,879 | 8 | K–12 | 6 |
| Franklin Regional School District | Export | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 3,372 | 4 | K–12 | 2 |
| Greater Latrobe School District | Hostetter | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 3,469 | 5 | K–12 | 5 |
| Hempfield Area School District | Adamsburg | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 5,195 | 9 | PK–12 | 12 |
| Derry Area School District | Bradenville | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 1,797 | 3 | K–12 | 5 |
| Ligonier Valley School District | Laughlintown | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 1,382 | 4 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Mount Pleasant Area School District | Acme | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 1,884 | 5 | K–12 | 7 |
| Blairsville-Saltsburg School District | Slickville | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 1,430 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Belle Vernon Area School District | Belle Vernon | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 2,369 | 4 | K–12 | 3 |
| Kiski Area School District | Apollo | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 3,383 | 6 | K–12 | 5 |
| Yough School District | Sutersville | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 1,796 | 5 | K–12 | 13 |
| Greensburg Salem School District | Crabtree | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 2,572 | 5 | K–12 | 4 |
| Southmoreland School District | Alverton | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 1,840 | 4 | K–12 | 3 |
| Apollo-Ridge School District | Avonmore | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 1,097 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Burrell School District | New Kensington | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 1,750 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Jeannette City School District | Jeannette | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 913 | 2 | PK–12 | 0 |
| New Kensington-Arnold School District | New Kensington | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 1,923 | 4 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Monessen City School District | Monessen | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 656 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Westmoreland County compares
Together they enroll 45,751 students across 89 schools. The largest is Hempfield Area School District with 5,195 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 Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Westmoreland County has 19 public school districts covering 78 zip codes. The top-rated district in Westmoreland County is Norwin 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 Westmoreland County, PA?
19 school districts serve zip codes in Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County, PA?
Of the districts serving Westmoreland County, Norwin School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th 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.