For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 831 students in 15042, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 15042, PA are Freedom Area Middle School and Ambridge Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 15042 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 15042, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15042, PA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freedom Area Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1702 School Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7641
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7641
Gr: 5-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Ambridge Area Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 First Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Gr: 6-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
15042, Pennsylvania ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
205 Fezell Rd
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7881
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7881
Gr: K-4 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
1701 Eigth Avenue
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7544
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7544
Gr: 5-6 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 15042, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 15042, PA include Freedom Area Middle School and Ambridge Area Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 15042?
2 public middle schools are located in 15042.
What is the racial composition of students in 15042?
15042 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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