For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 656 students in Monessen, PA.
The top ranked public schools in Monessen, PA are Monessen Sr. High School, Monessen El Center and Monessen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monessen, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Monessen have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Monessen, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monessen Sr. High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1245 State Rd
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-7100
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Monessen El Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Rostraver St
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-4456
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-4456
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Monessen Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1245 State Rd
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-7100
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Monessen, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Monessen, PA include Monessen Sr. High School, Monessen El Center and Monessen Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Monessen?
3 public schools are located in Monessen.
What is the racial composition of students in Monessen?
Monessen public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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