For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 580 students in Turtle Creek, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 38 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Turtle Creek, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in Turtle Creek, PA is Turtle Creek El Steam Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Turtle Creek, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Turtle Creek have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Turtle Creek, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turtle Creek El Steam Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 Monroeville Ave
Turtle Creek, PA 15145
(412) 824-2450
Turtle Creek, PA 15145
(412) 824-2450
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Turtle Creek, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Turtle Creek, PA include Turtle Creek El Steam Academy.
How many public schools are located in Turtle Creek?
1 public schools are located in Turtle Creek.
What percentage of students in Turtle Creek go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Turtle Creek are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Turtle Creek?
Turtle Creek public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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