For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,764 students in Derry, PA (there are , serving 70 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Derry, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Derry, PA are Grandview Elementary School, Derry Area Middle School and Derry Area Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Derry, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Derry have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Derry, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
188 Recreation Rd
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2400
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2400
Gr: K-5 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Derry Area Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
994 North Chestnut St Ext
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-8231
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-8231
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Derry Area Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
988 North Chestnut St Ext
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2780
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2780
Gr: 9-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Derry, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Derry, PA include Grandview Elementary School, Derry Area Middle School and Derry Area Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Derry?
3 public schools are located in Derry.
What percentage of students in Derry go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Derry are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Derry?
Derry public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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