Best Public Schools in Leechburg, PA

Summary:

The city of Leechburg, Pennsylvania is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area display a mix of high-performing and more variable academic outcomes, with Kiski Area North Primary School and Leechburg Area High School standing out as exceptional performers.

Kiski Area North Primary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, earning 3-4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school's math and English language arts proficiency rates are significantly higher than the Kiski Area School District and Pennsylvania state averages, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades. This strong academic performance may be attributed to the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.6.

Leechburg Area High School is another standout, ranking among the top high schools in Pennsylvania and earning 4-5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 87.9% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.4% dropout rate. Additionally, Leechburg Area High School's Keystone Exam proficiency rates in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature are significantly higher than the Leechburg Area School District and state averages.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	PSSA Math (2025)							PSSA English Language Arts (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kiski Area North Primary School	Public	K-4	1048 School Road	Leechburg	15656	Westmoreland County	Kiski Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 845-2032	447	31	14.4	43.8%	407 (91.1%)	10 (2.2%)	9 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.5%)	57.9	695^th of 1511 public elementary schools	54.0%		77.2	346^th of 1526 public elementary schools	77.3%	349				61.8	55.6					58.9	51.7	45.7					48.9	$12,287	$334	$11,953
Leechburg Area High School	Public	9-12	215 1st St	Leechburg	15656	Armstrong County	Leechburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 842-0571	177	18	9.9	55.9%	164 (92.7%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.6%)	83	91^st of 681 public high schools	86.6%		93	31^st of 686 public high schools	95.5%	60	52.5	76.9	80.6															$23,137	$1,040	$22,097
David Leech Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Siberian Ave	Leechburg	15656	Armstrong County	Leechburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 845-6071	287	25	11.5	22.0%	259 (90.2%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.0%)	56.1	726^th of 1511 public elementary schools	52.0%		64.3	610^th of 1526 public elementary schools	60.0%	116				71.1	39.4	28.0				45.2	71.1	45.5	47.4				54.8	$19,174	$1,047	$18,128
Leechburg Area Middle School	Public	6-8	215 1st St.	Leechburg	15656	Armstrong County	Leechburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 845-7701	147	10	14.0	45.6%	135 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.4%)	57.7	362^nd of 873 public middle schools	58.5%		68.8	262^nd of 891 public middle schools	70.6%	100							47.2	33.3	38.6	40.2				43.3	38.1	47.7	43.2	$20,455	$932	$19,523

Cities Near Leechburg

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Vandergrift	1.86 mi	3	395^th
Apollo	4.6 mi	1
Freeport	5.22 mi	4	59^th
Lower Burrell	5.79 mi	4	627^th
Natrona Heights	6.44 mi	2	508^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Leechburg, PA

Leechburg Area High School

Kiski Area North Primary School

Leechburg Area Middle School

David Leech Elementary School

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