For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,922 students in Canonsburg, PA. The top ranked public high schools in Canonsburg, PA are Peters Twp High School and Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canonsburg, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Canonsburg have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Canonsburg, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Peters Twp High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Canonsburg, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peters Twp High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
121 Rolling Hills Dr.
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-6250
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-6250
Grades: 9-12
| 1,231 students
Rank: #22.
Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
314 Elm St Extension
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-1400
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,683 students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Area Ctc (Of Washington County)
Vocational School
688 Western Ave
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 746-2890
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 746-2890
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
803 1st St
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-3130
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-3130
Grades: K-4
| 289 students
625 E Mcmurray Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-2688
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-2688
Grades: 7-8
| 613 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Canonsburg, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Canonsburg, PA include Peters Twp High School and Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School. Canonsburg has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public high schools are located in Canonsburg?
3 public high schools are located in Canonsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Canonsburg?
Canonsburg public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Canonsburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Canonsburg include: Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School vs. Peters Twp High School, Peters Twp High School vs. Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School
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