For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 958 students in Scottdale, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 121 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Scottdale, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Scottdale, PA are Southmoreland Elementary School and Southmoreland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scottdale, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Scottdale have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Scottdale, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southmoreland Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Scottie Way
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887-2021
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887-2021
Gr: 2-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Southmoreland Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Scottie Way
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887-2029
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887-2029
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Scottdale, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Scottdale, PA include Southmoreland Elementary School and Southmoreland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Scottdale?
2 public schools are located in Scottdale.
What percentage of students in Scottdale go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Scottdale are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Scottdale?
Scottdale public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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