For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,058 students in Leechburg, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Leechburg, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Leechburg, PA are Kiski Area North Primary School, David Leech Elementary School and Leechburg Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leechburg, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Leechburg have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Leechburg, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kiski Area North Primary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1048 School Road
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-2032
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-2032
Gr: K-4 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
David Leech Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Siberian Ave
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-6071
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-6071
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Leechburg Area High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 1st St
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 842-0571
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 842-0571
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Leechburg Area Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 1st St.
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-7701
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-7701
Gr: 6-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Leechburg, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Leechburg, PA include Kiski Area North Primary School, David Leech Elementary School and Leechburg Area High School.
How many public schools are located in Leechburg?
4 public schools are located in Leechburg.
What percentage of students in Leechburg go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Leechburg are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Leechburg?
Leechburg public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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