For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,018 students in Vandergrift, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Vandergrift, PA are Kiski Area East Primary School, Kiski Area High 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 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Vandergrift have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Vandergrift, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kiski Area East Primary 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
Gr: K-4 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Kiski Area High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 Hyde Park Rd
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-8181
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-8181
Gr: 9-12 | 1,075 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Kiski Area Ihs
(Math: 25% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
260 Hyde Park Rd
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-2219
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-2219
Gr: 7-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Vandergrift, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Vandergrift, PA include Kiski Area East Primary School, Kiski Area High 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 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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