For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,392 students in Greene County, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 90 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Greene County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Greene County, PA are Bobtown Elementary School, West Greene El Center and Carmichaels Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Greene County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bobtown Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 Grant St
Bobtown, PA 15315
(724) 839-7241
Bobtown, PA 15315
(724) 839-7241
Gr: K-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
West Greene El Center
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 Hargus Creek Rd
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 499-5183
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 499-5183
Gr: K-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Carmichaels Area High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 North Vine Street
Carmichaels, PA 15320
(724) 966-5045
Carmichaels, PA 15320
(724) 966-5045
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Jefferson Rd
Jefferson, PA 15344
(724) 883-2310
Jefferson, PA 15344
(724) 883-2310
Gr: 7-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Waynesburg Central Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Zimmerman Dr
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 852-1050
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 852-1050
Gr: 7-12 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Waynesburg Central El School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
90 Zimmerman Dr
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 627-3081
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 627-3081
Gr: K-6 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson-morgan Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1363 Jefferson Rd
Jefferson, PA 15344
(724) 883-2310
Jefferson, PA 15344
(724) 883-2310
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Mapletown Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Mapletown Rd
Greensboro, PA 15338
(724) 943-3401
Greensboro, PA 15338
(724) 943-3401
Gr: 7-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #99.
Greene County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Zimmerman Drive
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 627-3106
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 627-3106
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Rank: #1010.
Carmichaels Area Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 North Vine Street
Carmichaels, PA 15320
(724) 966-5045
Carmichaels, PA 15320
(724) 966-5045
Gr: 6-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
West Greene Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1352 Hargus Creek Rd
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 499-5183
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 499-5183
Gr: 7-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1212.
Carmichaels Area El Center
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 N Vine St
Carmichaels, PA 15320
(724) 966-5045
Carmichaels, PA 15320
(724) 966-5045
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Greene County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Greene County, PA include Bobtown Elementary School, West Greene El Center and Carmichaels Area High School.
How many public schools are located in Greene County?
12 public schools are located in Greene County.
What percentage of students in Greene County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Greene County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Greene County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Greene County include: Mapletown Jr. Sr. High School vs. Carmichaels Area High School, Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School vs. Carmichaels Area High School, West Greene El Center vs. Waynesburg Central El School
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