For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,785 students in Mount Pleasant, PA (there are , serving 196 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Mount Pleasant, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Mount Pleasant, PA are Mount Pleasant Area High School, Norvelt Elementary School and Ramsay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Pleasant, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Mount Pleasant have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Mount Pleasant, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Pleasant Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
265 State Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Norvelt Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
163 Lilac Lane
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Grades: K-3
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Ramsay Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Eagle Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Grades: 4-6
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
265 State Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Grades: 7-8
| 284 students
Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2414 School Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Grades: K-1
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mount Pleasant, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Mount Pleasant, PA include Mount Pleasant Area High School, Norvelt Elementary School and Ramsay Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Pleasant?
4 public schools are located in Mount Pleasant.
What percentage of students in Mount Pleasant go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Mount Pleasant are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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