Best 15065 Pennsylvania Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,297 students in 15065, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 354 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 15065, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 15065, PA are Highlands Sr. High School and Highlands Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 15065 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 15065, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 15065, PA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Pacific Ave
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 226-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Broadview Boulevard
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 226-0600
Gr: 5-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 15065 Pennsylvania

15065, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5591 Ridge Rd
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-4844
Gr: PK-2 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
1415 Freeport Rd
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-0774
Gr: PK-K | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
1415 Freeport Rd
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-0774
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 15065, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 15065, PA include Highlands Sr. High School and Highlands Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 15065?
2 public schools are located in 15065.
What percentage of students in 15065 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 15065 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 15065?
15065 public schools minority enrollment is 25% 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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