For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,864 students in Archbald, PA.
The top ranked public schools in Archbald, PA are Valley View High School, Valley View Middle School and Valley View Intrmd School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Archbald, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Archbald have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Archbald, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Columbus Dr
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-4110
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-4110
Grades: 9-12
| 761 students
Rank: #22.
Valley View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Columbus Dr
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-6461
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-6461
Grades: 6-8
| 563 students
Rank: #33.
Valley View Intrmd School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 Columbus Dr
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-2263
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-2263
Grades: 3-5
| 540 students
Archbald, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northeast Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
110 Betty Street
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-5629
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-5629
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Archbald, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Archbald, PA include Valley View High School, Valley View Middle School and Valley View Intrmd School.
How many public schools are located in Archbald?
3 public schools are located in Archbald.
What is the racial composition of students in Archbald?
Archbald public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Archbald are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Archbald include: Valley View Middle School vs. Valley View High School
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