| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport Area School District | Freeport | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 1,808 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Armstrong School District | Elderton | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 4,553 | 8 | K–12 | 16 |
| Leechburg Area School District | Leechburg | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 646 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Redbank Valley School District | Distant | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 971 | 3 | K–12 | 4 |
| Apollo-Ridge School District | North Apollo | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 1,097 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Karns City Area School District | East Brady | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 1,311 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
How Armstrong County compares
Together they enroll 10,386 students across 24 schools. The largest is Armstrong School District with 4,553 students. Districts here average 5.7/10, above the Pennsylvania average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Armstrong County has 6 public school districts covering 26 zip codes. The top-rated district in Armstrong County is Freeport Area School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Armstrong County, PA?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Armstrong County, PA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Armstrong County, PA?
Of the districts serving Armstrong County, Freeport Area School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th percentile among Pennsylvania school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Pennsylvania reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Pennsylvania only, never across state lines.