Top Rankings
Knoch School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,042 students in Knoch School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Knoch School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,042 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Knoch School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#102 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
97%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,107 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 $16,010 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,107
$23,696
Spending / Student
$16,010
$23,119
Best Knoch School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knoch Primary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
328 Knoch Road
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Gr: K-3 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Knoch Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
340 Knoch Road
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Gr: 4-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Knoch High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 Knoch Rd
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Knoch Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
754 Dinnerbell Rd
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Knoch School District?
Knoch School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,042 students.
What is the rank of Knoch School District?
Knoch School District is ranked #108 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Knoch School District?
97% of Knoch School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Knoch School District?
Knoch School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Knoch School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,010 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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