For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 831 students in 15042, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 15042, PA are Freedom Area Middle School and Ambridge Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 15042 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 15042, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15042, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freedom Area Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1702 School Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7641
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7641
Grades: 5-8
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
Ambridge Area Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 First Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Grades: 6-8
| 475 students
15042, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
205 Fezell Rd
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7881
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7881
Grades: K-4
| 321 students
1701 Eigth Avenue
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7544
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7544
Grades: 5-6
| 228 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 15042, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 15042, PA include Freedom Area Middle School and Ambridge Area Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 15042?
2 public middle schools are located in 15042.
What is the racial composition of students in 15042?
15042 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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