For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,104 students in Leechburg, PA (there are , serving 19 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Leechburg, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Leechburg, PA are Leechburg Area High School, Kiski Area North Primary School and David Leech Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leechburg, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Leechburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Leechburg, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leechburg Area High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
215 1st St
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 842-0571
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 842-0571
Grades: 9-12
| 182 students
Rank: #22.
Kiski Area North Primary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1048 School Road
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-2032
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-2032
Grades: K-4
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
David Leech Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Siberian Ave
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-6071
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-6071
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #44.
Leechburg Area Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 1st St.
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-7701
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-7701
Grades: 6-8
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Leechburg, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Leechburg, PA include Leechburg Area High School, Kiski Area North Primary School and David Leech Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Leechburg?
4 public schools are located in Leechburg.
What percentage of students in Leechburg go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Leechburg are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Leechburg?
Leechburg public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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