For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,104 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 55% 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Leechburg, PA (2025)
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 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 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 | 182 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 | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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