Baldwin’s public schools outscore 69% of Pennsylvania districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Baldwin, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Baldwin’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 61% and math 38% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,186 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one middle school
From grade 3 the district’s path is R.A. Lutz El Sch, then J.E. Harrison MS, then Baldwin SHS. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Grace Non-Traditional Christian Academy (private) and Easter Seals of Western and Central Pa (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Baldwin’s grade
B+: better than 69% of Pennsylvania school districts, #438 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Baldwin, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Baldwin
McAnnulty El Sch
Grades PK–K · 354 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Pittsburgh
Kindergarten in Baldwin
McAnnulty El Sch
Grades PK–K · 354 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Pittsburgh
1st grade in Baldwin
Whitehall El Sch
Grades 1–2 · 669 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Pittsburgh
2nd grade in Baldwin
Whitehall El Sch
Grades 1–2 · 669 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Pittsburgh
3rd grade in Baldwin
R.A. Lutz El Sch
Grades 3–5 · 1,060 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Pittsburgh
4th grade in Baldwin
R.A. Lutz El Sch
Grades 3–5 · 1,060 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Pittsburgh
5th grade in Baldwin
R.A. Lutz El Sch
Grades 3–5 · 1,060 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Pittsburgh
6th grade in Baldwin
J.E. Harrison MS
Grades 6–7 · 716 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Pittsburgh
7th grade in Baldwin
J.E. Harrison MS
Grades 6–7 · 716 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Pittsburgh
8th grade in Baldwin
Baldwin SHS
Grades 8–12 · 1,657 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Pittsburgh
9th grade in Baldwin
Baldwin SHS
Grades 8–12 · 1,657 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Pittsburgh
10th grade in Baldwin
Baldwin SHS
Grades 8–12 · 1,657 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Pittsburgh
Baldwin’s public schools are run by Baldwin-Whitehall School District, which also serves Baldwin and Whitehall. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Baldwin vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Baldwin’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin | B+ | Baldwin-Whitehall |
| Pittsburgh | C | Pittsburgh |
| Whitehall | B+ | Baldwin-Whitehall |
| Pleasant Hills | A | West Jefferson Hills |
| West Mifflin | C | West Mifflin Area |
| Brentwood | B | Brentwood Borough |
| Bethel Park | A | Bethel Park |
| South Park | A− | South Park |
Every school in Baldwin
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Baldwin’s schools
Are Baldwin’s schools good?
By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Baldwin children attend outscore 69% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #438 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 67%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Baldwin in?
Baldwin-Whitehall School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,456 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
What is Baldwin’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in Baldwin-Whitehall School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Baldwin spend per student?
$15,186 in Baldwin-Whitehall School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Baldwin?
Yes: Grace Non-Traditional Christian Academy (nonsectarian, grades 9–12, 407 students) and Easter Seals of Western and Central Pa (special education, grades , 54 students).
Parents talk
What Baldwin families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Baldwin → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.