Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15656

Summary:

The 15656 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Kiski Area School District and the Leechburg Area School District. While the schools vary in their performance and student demographics, a few standouts emerge from the data.

Kiski Area North Primary School consistently ranks among the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 4-star rating and significantly higher proficiency rates in PSSA exams compared to district and state averages. In contrast, David Leech Elementary School has a relatively higher free/reduced lunch rate, suggesting a more economically disadvantaged student population.

At the high school level, Leechburg Area High School stands out as a top performer, ranking among the top 5% of Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 5-star rating. The school boasts impressive Keystone Exam proficiency rates, a high 4-year graduation rate, and a low dropout rate. Meanwhile, Leechburg Area Middle School serves as a feeder school for the high school, providing a strong foundation for student success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)							PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science 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 High School	Public	9-12	240 Hyde Park Rd	Vandergrift	15656	Westmoreland County	Kiski Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 845-8181	1,086	52	20.7	49.2%	989 (91.1%)	63 (5.8%)	19 (1.7%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.0%)	56.4	328^th of 686 public high schools	52.2%		47.2	401^st of 674 public high schools	40.5%	73	40.2	53.1	63.0																		$21,845	$959	$20,886
Kiski Area North Primary School	Public	K-4	1048 School Road	Leechburg	15656	Armstrong County	Kiski Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 845-2032	457	31	14.6	42.9%	424 (92.8%)	12 (2.6%)	9 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	77.2	346^th of 1526 public elementary schools	77.3%		78.6	315^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.5%	31				64.3	67.3					65.9	93.9		93.9	65.5	67.3					66.5	$17,363	$804	$16,559
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	182	18	10.1	54.4%	170 (93.4%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	93	31^st of 686 public high schools	95.5%		74.7	153^rd of 674 public high schools	77.3%	122	69.1	75.6	92.8																		$20,303	$2,891	$17,412
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	319	24	13.3	19.7%	288 (90.3%)	3 (0.9%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.2%)	64.3	610^th of 1526 public elementary schools	60.0%		72.1	449^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.7%	161				60.0	50.0	37.8				47.9	86.5		86.5	71.5	56.7	66.0				63.5	$19,077	$3,789	$15,288
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	146	12	11.8	45.9%	135 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.2%)	68.8	262^nd of 891 public middle schools	70.6%		60.1	359^th of 893 public middle schools	59.8%	97							60.5	48.8	26.4	43.8		61.5	61.5				53.5	68.3	47.2	55.5	$20,100	$2,631	$17,469

Cities Near Zip Code 15656

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Leechburg	0.14 mi	4	164^th
Vandergrift	1.86 mi	3	383^rd
Apollo	4.61 mi	1
Freeport	5.22 mi	4	37^th
Lower Burrell	5.79 mi	4	644^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 Zip Code 15656

Leechburg Area High School

Kiski Area North Primary School

Leechburg Area Middle School

David Leech Elementary School

Kiski Area High School

Cities Near Zip Code 15656