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Best Schools in Kittanning, PA
Kittanning, PA has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,731 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Kittanning meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kittanning, PA
The top high schools in Kittanning, 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. Armstrong Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1478 Students
3. West Shamokin Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 524 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kittanning, PA
The top middle schools in Kittanning, 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. West Hills Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 475 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kittanning, PA
The top elementary schools in Kittanning, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Buffalo El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeport Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 223 Students
2. West Hills Primary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 548 Students
3. Dayton El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 201 Students
4. Shannock Valley El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 336 Students
5. Elderton El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 216 Students
6. Lenape El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 724 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kittanning, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kittanning, PA has a total population of 13,148 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kittanning, 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 Kittanning, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kittanning, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kittanning, 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 Kittanning, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kittanning, PA
How many schools are in Kittanning, PA?
Kittanning, PA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,731 students in total.
How do schools in Kittanning perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Kittanning score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Kittanning meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kittanning?
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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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 52%
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Every school in Kittanning
3 of 3 schools in Kittanning carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Kittanning. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.