For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,764 students in 15627, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 70 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 15627, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 15627, PA are Grandview Elementary School, Derry Area Middle School and Derry Area Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 15627 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 15627, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 15627, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
188 Recreation Rd
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2400
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2400
Gr: K-5 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Derry Area Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
994 North Chestnut St Ext
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-8231
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-8231
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Derry Area Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
988 North Chestnut St Ext
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2780
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2780
Gr: 9-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 15627, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 15627, PA include Grandview Elementary School, Derry Area Middle School and Derry Area Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in 15627?
3 public schools are located in 15627.
What percentage of students in 15627 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 15627 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 15627?
15627 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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