Best Public Schools in Zip Code 16229

Summary:

In the 16229 zip code, there is one standout elementary school that is providing a high-quality education to its students - South Buffalo Elementary School. This school consistently ranks in the top 10-20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with exceptional performance on PSSA tests that far exceeds the district and state averages in core subjects like Math, Science, and English Language Arts.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by the school's free/reduced lunch rate of 47.53%, South Buffalo Elementary has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 school years. The school's strong academic performance may be attributed to its above-average spending per student and low student-teacher ratio of 11.1, which are likely contributing factors to its success.

Overall, South Buffalo Elementary School, located within the Freeport Area School District, stands out as an exemplary institution that is providing a high-quality education to its students, even in the face of potential socioeconomic challenges. The school's consistent academic achievements and strong rankings make it a standout option for families in the 16229 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Buffalo Elementary School	Public	K-5	562 Freeport Rd	Freeport	16229	Armstrong County	Freeport Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 295-9510	211	17	12.0	43.6%	197 (93.4%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.4%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	86.5	161^st of 1526 public elementary schools	89.4%		86	174^th of 1534 public elementary schools	88.7%	13	74.5	72.4	62.5	70.4	100.0	100.0	74.4	82.7	75.0	76.9	$16,996	$1,547	$15,449

Cities Near Zip Code 16229

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Freeport	1.1 mi	4	37^th
Sarver	3.18 mi	2	76^th
Leechburg	6.8 mi	4	164^th
Natrona Heights	7.68 mi	2	576^th
Ford City	7.86 mi	3	590^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.

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