Best Schools in Armstrong County, PA
Armstrong County, PA has 47 public schools (11 high, 7 middle, 21 elementary) serving 16,047 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Armstrong County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Armstrong County, PA
The top high schools in Armstrong County, 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. West Shamokin Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 524 Students
6. Apollo-ridge Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Apollo-ridge Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students
7. Allegheny-clarion Valley Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allegheny-clarion Valley Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 265 Students
8. Knoch Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knoch Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 698 Students
9. Redbank Valley Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redbank Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 552 Students
10. Lenape Tech
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenape Tech • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 581 Students
Best Middle Schools in Armstrong County, PA
The top middle schools in Armstrong County, 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. Knoch Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knoch Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 499 Students
3. West Hills Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 475 Students
4. Kiski Area Upper El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kiski Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 493 Students
5. Leechburg Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leechburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 152 Students
6. Apollo-ridge Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Apollo-ridge Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students
7. Kiski Area Ihs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kiski Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 543 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Armstrong County, PA
The top elementary schools in Armstrong County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Knoch Primary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knoch Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 514 Students
2. South Buffalo El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeport Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 223 Students
3. Knoch Intermediate El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knoch Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 308 Students
4. West Hills Primary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 548 Students
5. Redbank Valley Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redbank Valley Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 208 Students
6. Dayton El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 201 Students
7. Kiski Area North Primary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kiski Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 493 Students
8. Shannock Valley El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 336 Students
9. Elderton El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 216 Students
10. Kiski Area East Primary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kiski Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 423 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Armstrong County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Armstrong County, PA has a total population of 65,558 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Armstrong County, 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 Armstrong County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Armstrong County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Armstrong County, 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 Armstrong County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Armstrong County, PA
How many schools are in Armstrong County, PA?
Armstrong County, PA has 47 public schools: 11 high schools, 7 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 16,047 students in total.
How do schools in Armstrong County perform on state tests?
On average, 47 schools in Armstrong County score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Armstrong County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Armstrong County?
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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Cities, towns and school districts in Armstrong County
9 places in Armstrong County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Kittanning (3)
- Leechburg (3)
- Spring Church (3)
- Ford City (2)
- Rural Valley (2)
- Cowansville (1)
- Dayton (1)
- Elderton (1)
- Freeport (1)
School districts (3)
- Armstrong SD (8 schools)
- Apollo-Ridge SD (3 schools)
- Leechburg Area SD (3 schools)