For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 980 students in Scottdale, PA (there are , 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 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Scottdale, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southmoreland Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Scottie Way
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887-2021
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887-2021
Grades: 2-5
| 560 students
Rank: #22.
Southmoreland Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Scottie Way
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887-2029
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887-2029
Grades: 6-8
| 420 students
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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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