Photo: Generic1139 · CC BY 3.0Leechburg’s public schools outscore 67% of Pennsylvania districts
In Leechburg, 63% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the Pennsylvania average (55%). The grade covers the public school district serving Leechburg, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Leechburg’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 805 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Leechburg’s, its schools beat 77%, higher than their 67% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 63% and math 36% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $20,849 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Leechburg Area MS, then Leechburg Area HS. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Merakey Education Center (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Leechburg’s grade
B+: better than 67% of Pennsylvania school districts. Test scores are above the Pennsylvania average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Leechburg, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Leechburg
David Leech El Sch
Grades PK–5 · 287 students · 12:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Leechburg
David Leech El Sch
Grades PK–5 · 287 students · 12:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Leechburg
David Leech El Sch
Grades PK–5 · 287 students · 12:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Leechburg
David Leech El Sch
Grades PK–5 · 287 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Leechburg
David Leech El Sch
Grades PK–5 · 287 students · 12:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Leechburg
David Leech El Sch
Grades PK–5 · 287 students · 12:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Leechburg
Leechburg Area MS
Grades 6–8 · 147 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Leechburg
Leechburg Area MS
Grades 6–8 · 147 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Leechburg
Leechburg Area MS
Grades 6–8 · 147 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Leechburg
Leechburg Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 177 students · 10:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Leechburg
Leechburg Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 177 students · 10:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Leechburg
Leechburg Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 177 students · 10:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Leechburg
Leechburg Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 177 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Leechburg’s public schools are run by Leechburg Area School District, which also serves Gilpin and West Leechburg. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Leechburg vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Leechburg’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Leechburg | B+ | Leechburg Area |
| Gilpin | B+ | Leechburg Area |
| West Leechburg | B+ | Leechburg Area |
| Allegheny | A− | Kiski Area |
| Hyde Park | — | Kiski Area |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Leechburg Area with Leechburg, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Leechburg
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Leechburg’s schools
Are Leechburg’s schools good?
By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Leechburg children attend outscore 67% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 77%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Leechburg in?
Leechburg Area School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 611 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Leechburg kids go to high school?
Leechburg Area HS, with 177 students; its own test results earn an A.
How much does Leechburg spend per student?
$20,849 in Leechburg Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Leechburg?
Yes: Merakey Education Center (special education, grades K–11, 27 students).
Parents talk
What Leechburg families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Leechburg → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.