Public schools in Jeannette, PA
5 open public schools with an address in Jeannette, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,284
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Jeannette public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Jeannette, PA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,284 students, an average of 457 per school. The largest campus is Penn MS (518 students), and the largest elementary school is Jeannette McKee El Sch (504).
Penn-Trafford SD operates the most schools here (3), and 2 regular districts have at least one Jeannette campus. 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 14.3:1, 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 Jeannette
Elementary schools in Jeannette
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Park El Sch Penn-Trafford SD | KG–05 | 409 | 15.6:1 | |
| Jeannette McKee El Sch Jeannette City SD | PK–06 | 504 | 10.7:1 | |
| McCullough El Sch Penn-Trafford SD | KG–05 | 448 | 15.7:1 |
Middle schools in Jeannette
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn MS Penn-Trafford SD | 06–08 | 518 | 14.3:1 |
High schools in Jeannette
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeannette HS Jeannette City SD | 07–12 | 405 | 12.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.2%
- Hispanic3.4%
- Black7%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Jeannette schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,284 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Jeannette
How many public schools are in Jeannette, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Jeannette: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,284 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Jeannette?
Schools with an address in Jeannette belong to 2 education agencies, led by Penn-Trafford SD (3 schools), Jeannette City SD (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Jeannette?
Jeannette HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Jeannette, with 405 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Jeannette?
No school with an address in Jeannette 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 Jeannette schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Jeannette public schools is 14.3:1, 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 Jeannette 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