Top Rankings
Bethel Park School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,996 students in Bethel Park School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Bethel Park School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 55% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Bethel Park School District are William Penn Elementary School, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and George Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Bethel Park School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
3,996 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
305 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bethel Park School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 685 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
57%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
86%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,778 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,855 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,778
$23,696
Spending / Student
$21,855
$23,119
Best Bethel Park School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William Penn Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
110 Woodlet Ln
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8522
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8522
Gr: K-4 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5400 Florida Ave
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8741
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8741
Gr: K-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
515 Clifton Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8546
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8546
Gr: K-4 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1524 Hamilton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 854-8618
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 854-8618
Gr: K-4 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Neil Armstrong 5-6 Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5800 Murray Ave
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8751
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8751
Gr: 5-6 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Bethel Park High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 Church Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8581
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8581
Gr: 9-12 | 1,291 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2807 Bethel Church Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8677
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8677
Gr: 7-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Bethel Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3301 S Park Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8506
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8506
Gr: K-4 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bethel Park School District?
Bethel Park School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,996 students.
What is the rank of Bethelrk School District?
Bethelrk School District is ranked #37 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bethelrk School District?
86% of Bethelrk School District students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bethelrk School District?
Bethelrk School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Bethelrk School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,855 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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