For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,814 students in Derry, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 70 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Derry, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Derry, PA are Derry Area Sr. High School, Grandview Elementary School and Derry Area MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Derry, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Derry have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Derry, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Derry Area Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
988 North Chestnut St Ext
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2780
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2780
Grades: 9-12
| 594 students
Rank: #22.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
188 Recreation Rd
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2400
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2400
Grades: K-5
| 775 students
Rank: #33.
Derry Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 27% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
994 North Chestnut St Ext
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-8231
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-8231
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Derry, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Derry, PA include Derry Area Sr. High School, Grandview Elementary School and Derry Area MiddleSchool.
How many public schools are located in Derry, PA?
3 public schools are located in Derry, PA.
What percentage of students in Derry, PA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Derry, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Derry, PA?
Derry, PA public schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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