For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 284 students in Ambridge, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Ambridge, PA is Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ambridge, PA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ambridge have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ambridge, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 elementary schools in Ambridge, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ambridge, PA include Highland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ambridge?
1 public elementary schools are located in Ambridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Ambridge?
Ambridge public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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