For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 989 students in Ambridge, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Ambridge, PA are Ambridge Area High School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ambridge, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Ambridge have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Ambridge, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ambridge Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
909 Duss Avenue
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Gr: 9-12 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Highland Avenue
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ambridge, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Ambridge, PA include Ambridge Area High School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ambridge?
2 public schools are located in Ambridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Ambridge?
Ambridge public schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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