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Best Schools in 16229, PA
16229, PA has 17 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,459 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in 16229 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 16229, PA
The top high schools in 16229, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Freeport Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeport Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 546 Students
2. Leechburg Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leechburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 186 Students
3. Kiski Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kiski Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1126 Students
4. Armstrong Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1478 Students
5. Highlands Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 713 Students
Best Middle Schools in 16229, PA
The top middle schools in 16229, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Freeport Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeport Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 426 Students
2. Kiski Area Upper El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kiski Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 493 Students
3. Leechburg Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leechburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 152 Students
4. Kiski Area Ihs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kiski Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 543 Students
5. Highlands Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 652 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 16229, PA
The top elementary schools in 16229, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buffalo El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeport Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 584 Students
2. South Buffalo El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeport Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 223 Students
3. Kiski Area North Primary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kiski Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 493 Students
4. David Leech El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leechburg Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students
5. Highlands El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 610 Students
6. Lenape El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 724 Students
7. Highlands Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highlands Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 210 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 16229, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
16229, PA has a total population of 5,265 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 16229, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 16229, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 16229, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 16229, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 16229, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 16229, PA
How many schools are in 16229, PA?
16229, PA has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,459 students in total.
How do schools in 16229 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 16229 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in 16229 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 16229?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations