For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,026 students in Ambridge, PA.
The top ranked public schools in Ambridge, PA are Ambridge Area High School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ambridge, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Ambridge have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ambridge, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ambridge Area High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
909 Duss Avenue
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Grades: 9-12
| 706 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Highland Avenue
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Ambridge, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2001 Lenz Ave
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-3477
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-3477
Grades: K-6
| 406 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ambridge, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Ambridge, PA include Ambridge Area High School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ambridge, PA?
2 public schools are located in Ambridge, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Ambridge, PA?
Ambridge, PA public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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