Greensburg, PA is a small city located in Westmoreland County with a population of 14,892. It is home to many parks and businesses, and its education system is highly regarded for providing quality schooling. Greensburg's public school district, the Hempfield Area School District, serves close to 7,000 students across seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The district has consistently been given a high rating by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for their excellent instruction and student performance. In addition to the public school district, there are several private schools within the city limits that provide options for families seeking an alternative to traditional education. These private schools offer a wide variety of curriculum options from religious studies to college preparatory learning. Greensburg residents have access to well-represented educational opportunities both within the public sector and in the private sector.
Greensburg schools spend $13,956 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 16 pupils per teacher, 719 students per librarian, and 575 children per counselor.