For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,092 students in Vandergrift, PA.
The top ranked public schools in Vandergrift, PA are Kiski Area High School, Kiski Area East Primary 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 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Vandergrift have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Vandergrift, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kiski Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
240 Hyde Park Rd
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-8181
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-8181
Grades: 9-12
| 1,126 students
Rank: #22.
Kiski Area East Primary School
Magnet 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
Grades: K-4
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Kiski Area Ihs
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
260 Hyde Park Rd
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-2219
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-2219
Grades: 7-8
| 543 students
Vandergrift, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1141 Airport Road
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 568-2552
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 568-2552
Grades: K-6
| 105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vandergrift, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Vandergrift, PA include Kiski Area High School, Kiski Area East Primary 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 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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