McCandless Township’s public schools outscore 98% of Pennsylvania districts
In McCandless Township, 70% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving McCandless Township, 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 98% 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.
McCandless Township’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 85% and math 70% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 97% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $19,926 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Carson MS, then North Allegheny HS. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Providence Heights Alpha School (private) is 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 McCandless Township’s grade
A+: better than 98% of Pennsylvania school districts, #12 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve McCandless Township, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in McCandless Township
Carson MS
Grades 6–8 · 652 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Pittsburgh
7th grade in McCandless Township
Carson MS
Grades 6–8 · 652 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Pittsburgh
8th grade in McCandless Township
Carson MS
Grades 6–8 · 652 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Pittsburgh
9th grade in McCandless Township
North Allegheny HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,711 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Wexford
10th grade in McCandless Township
North Allegheny HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,711 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Wexford
11th grade in McCandless Township
North Allegheny HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,711 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Wexford
12th grade in McCandless Township
North Allegheny HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,711 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Wexford
McCandless Township’s public schools are run by North Allegheny School District, which also serves Bradford Woods, Franklin Park and Marshall. 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
McCandless Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share McCandless Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| McCandless Township | A+ | North Allegheny |
| Ross | A | North Hills |
| Hampton | A+ | Hampton Township |
| Pine | A+ | Pine-Richland |
| Franklin Park | A+ | North Allegheny |
Every school in McCandless Township
7 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).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (A W Beattie Career Center).
Questions about McCandless Township’s schools
Are McCandless Township’s schools good?
By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools McCandless Township children attend outscore 98% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #12 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 99%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is McCandless Township in?
North Allegheny School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 8,552 students in 11 schools (2024–25).
Where do McCandless Township kids go to high school?
North Allegheny HS in Wexford, with 2,711 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is McCandless Township’s graduation rate?
97% of the class of 2023 in North Allegheny School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does McCandless Township spend per student?
$19,926 in North Allegheny School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in McCandless Township?
Yes: Providence Heights Alpha School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 101 students).
Parents talk
What McCandless Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near McCandless Township → 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.