For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,024 students in Vandergrift, PA.
The top ranked public schools in Vandergrift, PA are Kiski Area East Primary School, Kiski Area High School and Kiski Area Ihs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vandergrift, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Vandergrift have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Vandergrift, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kiski Area East Primary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 Franklin Ave
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 567-6706
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 567-6706
Gr: K-4 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Kiski Area High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 Hyde Park Rd
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-8181
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-8181
Gr: 9-12 | 1,086 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Kiski Area Ihs
(Math: 25% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
260 Hyde Park Rd
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-2219
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-2219
Gr: 7-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Vandergrift, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1141 Airport Road
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 568-2552
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 568-2552
Gr: K-6 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vandergrift, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Vandergrift, PA include Kiski Area East Primary School, Kiski Area High School and Kiski Area Ihs.
How many public schools are located in Vandergrift?
3 public schools are located in Vandergrift.
What is the racial composition of students in Vandergrift?
Vandergrift public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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