For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,833 students in Armstrong County, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 314 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Armstrong County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Armstrong County, PA are Leechburg Area High School, Apollo-ridge High School and Kiski Area North Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Armstrong County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Armstrong County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Armstrong County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leechburg Area High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
215 1st St
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 842-0571
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 842-0571
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Apollo-ridge High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1825 State Route 56
Spring Church, PA 15686
(724) 478-6000
Spring Church, PA 15686
(724) 478-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Kiski Area North Primary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1048 School Road
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-2032
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-2032
Grades: K-4
| 505 students
Rank: #44.
South Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
562 Freeport Rd
Freeport, PA 16229
(724) 295-9510
Freeport, PA 16229
(724) 295-9510
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
Rank: #55.
Dayton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 E. Grant Avenue
Dayton, PA 16222
(814) 257-8816
Dayton, PA 16222
(814) 257-8816
Grades: K-6
| 204 students
Rank: #66.
Freeport Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 48% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
629 South Pike Rd.
Freeport, PA 16229
(724) 295-9020
Freeport, PA 16229
(724) 295-9020
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #77.
Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Sarver Rd
Freeport, PA 16229
(724) 353-9577
Freeport, PA 16229
(724) 353-9577
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: #88.
West Hills Primary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
181 Heritage Park Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7651
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7651
Grades: K-3
| 560 students
Rank: #99.
David Leech Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Siberian Ave
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-6071
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-6071
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #1010.
Sugarcreek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1290 State Route 268
Cowansville, PA 16218
(724) 545-2409
Cowansville, PA 16218
(724) 545-2409
Grades: K-6
| 204 students
Rank: #1111.
Elderton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
239 S. Lytle Street
Elderton, PA 15736
(724) 354-2131
Elderton, PA 15736
(724) 354-2131
Grades: K-6
| 220 students
Rank: #1212.
Shannock Valley Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 Cowanshannock Avenue
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-6991
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-6991
Grades: K-6
| 340 students
Rank: #1313.
West Shamokin Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
178 Wolf Drive
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-7040
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-7040
Grades: 7-12
| 529 students
Rank: #1414.
Armstrong Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Buffington Dr
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7600
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7600
Grades: 7-12
| 1,530 students
Rank: #1515.
West Hills Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Heritage Park Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 543-1121
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 543-1121
Grades: 4-6
| 498 students
Rank: #1616.
Apollo-ridge Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1831 State Route 56
Spring Church, PA 15686
(724) 478-6000
Spring Church, PA 15686
(724) 478-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #1717.
Lenape Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Center Ave
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-5299
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-5299
Grades: K-6
| 750 students
Rank: #1818.
Leechburg Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 1st St.
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-7701
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-7701
Grades: 6-8
| 156 students
Rank: #1919.
Apollo-ridge MiddleSchool
(Math: 9% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1829 State Route 56
Spring Church, PA 15686
(724) 478-6000
Spring Church, PA 15686
(724) 478-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Rank: #2020.
Lenape Tech
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Chaplin Avenue
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-7116
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-7116
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
Armstrong County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
705 Butler Rd
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 545-3212
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 545-3212
Grades: 1
| 170 students
239 South Lytle St
Elderton, PA 15736
(724) 354-3153
Elderton, PA 15736
(724) 354-3153
Grades: 7-12
| 304 students
4th Ave And 11th St
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-5289
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-5289
Grades: 7-12
| 689 students
325 4th St
Freeport, PA 16229
(724) 295-9020
Freeport, PA 16229
(724) 295-9020
Grades: 7-8
| 279 students
408 High St
Freeport, PA 16229
(724) 295-9250
Freeport, PA 16229
(724) 295-9250
Grades: K
| 129 students
210 N Mckean St
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 543-1295
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 543-1295
Grades: 7-8
| 356 students
1200 Orr Ave
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 543-1591
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 543-1591
Grades: 9-12
| 615 students
598 Silvis Hollow Rd
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7696
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7696
Grades: K-6
| 160 students
Po Box 118
North Apollo, PA 15673
(724) 478-2204
North Apollo, PA 15673
(724) 478-2204
Grades: 1-2
| 139 students
Rr 4 Box 316
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 545-1723
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 545-1723
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Po Box 147
Spring Church, PA 15686
(724) 478-1129
Spring Church, PA 15686
(724) 478-1129
Grades: K
| 121 students
2780 Oneida Valley Rd
Parker, PA 16049
(724) 894-2831
Parker, PA 16049
(724) 894-2831
Grades: K-6
| 330 students
838 Butler Rd
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7651
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7651
Grades: 2-5
| 598 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Armstrong County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Armstrong County, PA include Leechburg Area High School, Apollo-ridge High School and Kiski Area North Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Armstrong County, PA?
20 public schools are located in Armstrong County, PA.
What percentage of students in Armstrong County, PA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Armstrong County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Armstrong County, PA?
Armstrong County, PA public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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