McDonald: Schools & Education
Education in McDonald: 4 public schools. South Fayette Twp Hs is the largest at 1,074 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 4,741 students.
- ~295 residents per school (vs Pennsylvania ~185).
K-12 Schools
7 K-12 schools serving the area — about 295 residents per school. 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (7)
| School Districts · Districts | South Fayette Township SD |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,449 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 222 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 433 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 12.6% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Pittsburgh Technical College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 3.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Pittsburgh Technical College |
| Nearest College · City | Oakdale |
| Nearest College · Phone | (412) 809-5100 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Heritage Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 52 Fourth St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (724) 926-8400 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 15057 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1664 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 7 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 23.6% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12