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Schools in South Fayette Township · South Fayette Township School District

South Fayette Township’s public schools outscore 98% of Pennsylvania districts

73% of students in South Fayette Township’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving South Fayette 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.

#12of 1,037 Pennsylvania townsK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
86%
▲ 31 pts vs PA 55%
2021–22
Math proficiency
73%
▲ 37 pts vs PA 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
97%
▲ 10 pts vs PA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$17.1K
▼ 21% vs PA $21.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.9
PA 13.4 · larger classes
Schools in town
6
3,522 students on the public path
In brief

South Fayette Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 86% and math 73% 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 $17,110 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 high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is South Fayette Intermediate Sch, then South Fayette MS, then South Fayette HS. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Montessori Childrens Schoolhouse (private) and Wesley Bridge (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.

The School Grade

What’s behind South Fayette Township’s grade

A+ Test scoresB+ Graduation

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.

Pennsylvania school districts we grade (688)Better than 98%
Lower resultsHigher results
Pennsylvania towns with similar household incomes (655)Better than 98%
Towns in Allegheny County (40)Better than 90%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,832 test results and a graduating class of 244 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of South Fayette Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,826 in math, 1,837 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve South Fayette Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–2South Fayette El SchSouth Fayette Township School DistrictNo scores
3–5South Fayette Intermediate SchSouth Fayette Township School DistrictA
6–8South Fayette MSSouth Fayette Township School DistrictA
9–12South Fayette HSSouth Fayette Township School DistrictA+

South Fayette Township’s public schools are run by South Fayette Township School District. 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.

South Fayette Township School DistrictGrades K–12 · 4 schools · 3,522 students, up 3% since 2020–21 · 14.9 per teacher (PA 13.4)
$17,110PA $21,758 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading86%
State average 55.1% · 1837 students tested
Math73%
State average 36.1% · 1826 students tested

South Fayette Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share South Fayette Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
South Fayette TownshipA+South Fayette Township
North FayetteA+West Allegheny
Upper St. ClairA+Upper St. Clair
CollierB+Chartiers Valley
BridgevilleB+Chartiers Valley
OakdaleA+West Allegheny
McDonaldA−Fort Cherry
CecilACanon-McMillan

Every school in South Fayette Township

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).

District schools in South Fayette Townshipby address
South Fayette El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–2 · McDonald
717 students17:1Rate it →
South Fayette Intermediate Sch
Elementary · Grades 3–5 · McDonald
A
803 students14:1Rate it →
South Fayette MS
Middle · Grades 6–8 · McDonald
A
859 students15:1Rate it →
South Fayette HS
High · Grades 9–12 · McDonald
A+
1,143 students15:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Montessori Childrens Schoolhouse
Elementary · Grades PK–K · Bridgeville Rvd
Private · Nonsectarian
84 students8:1Rate it →
Wesley Bridge
High · Grades 12 · Bridgeville
Private · Special education
9 students9:1Rate it →

Questions about South Fayette Township’s schools

Are South Fayette Township’s schools good?

By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools South Fayette 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 98%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is South Fayette Township in?

South Fayette Township School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 3,522 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do South Fayette Township kids go to high school?

South Fayette HS in McDonald, with 1,143 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is South Fayette Township’s graduation rate?

97% of the class of 2023 in South Fayette Township School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.

How much does South Fayette Township spend per student?

$17,110 in South Fayette Township School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in South Fayette Township?

Yes: Montessori Childrens Schoolhouse (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 84 students) and Wesley Bridge (special education, grades 12, 9 students).

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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.