For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,320 students in Kittanning, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 111 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Kittanning, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kittanning, PA are West Hills Primary School, Armstrong Jr. Sr. High School and West Hills Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kittanning, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Kittanning have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Kittanning, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Hills Primary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
181 Heritage Park Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7651
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7651
Gr: K-3 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Armstrong Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Buffington Dr
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7600
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7600
Gr: 7-12 | 1,374 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
West Hills Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Heritage Park Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 543-1121
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 543-1121
Gr: 4-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kittanning, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Kittanning, PA include West Hills Primary School, Armstrong Jr. Sr. High School and West Hills Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Kittanning?
3 public schools are located in Kittanning.
What percentage of students in Kittanning go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Kittanning are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kittanning?
Kittanning public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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