Public schools in Canonsburg, PA
7 open public schools with an address in Canonsburg, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,911
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Canonsburg public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Canonsburg, PA: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,911 students, an average of 559 per school. The largest campus is Canon-McMillan SHS (1,660 students), and the largest elementary school is South Central El (450).
Canon-McMillan SD operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Canonsburg
Elementary schools in Canonsburg
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borland Manor El Sch Canon-McMillan SD | KG–04 | 273 | 12.3:1 | |
| Hills-Hendersonville El Sch Canon-McMillan SD | KG–04 | 267 | 15.2:1 | |
| South Central El Canon-McMillan SD | KG–04 | 450 | 13.5:1 |
Middle schools in Canonsburg
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon-McMillan MS Canon-McMillan SD | 07–08 | 836 | 14.5:1 | |
| North Strabane Intrmd Sch Canon-McMillan SD | 05–06 | 415 | 15.6:1 |
High schools in Canonsburg
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon-McMillan SHS Canon-McMillan SD | 09–12 | 1,660 | 16.9:1 | |
| Western Area Career and Technology Center - Washington Cty Western Area Career and Technology Center · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 10 | 0.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.2%
- Hispanic3.5%
- Black4.2%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Canonsburg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,911 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Canonsburg
How many public schools are in Canonsburg, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Canonsburg: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,911 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Canonsburg?
Schools with an address in Canonsburg belong to 2 education agencies, led by Canon-McMillan SD (6 schools), Western Area Career and Technology Center (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Canonsburg?
Canon-McMillan SHS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Canonsburg, with 1,660 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Canonsburg?
No school with an address in Canonsburg is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Canonsburg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Canonsburg public schools is 14.5:1, higher than the Pennsylvania school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Canonsburg guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Pennsylvania cities