For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,297 students in Natrona Heights, PA (there are , serving 354 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Natrona Heights, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Natrona Heights, PA are Highlands Sr. High School and Highlands Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Natrona Heights, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Natrona Heights have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Natrona Heights, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlands Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Pacific Ave
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 226-1000
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 226-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 701 students
Rank: #22.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Broadview Boulevard
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 226-0600
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 226-0600
Grades: 5-8
| 596 students
Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5591 Ridge Rd
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-4844
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-4844
Grades: PK-2
| 279 students
1415 Freeport Rd
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-0774
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-0774
Grades: PK-K
| 59 students
1415 Freeport Rd
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-0774
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-0774
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Natrona Heights, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Natrona Heights, PA include Highlands Sr. High School and Highlands Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Natrona Heights?
2 public schools are located in Natrona Heights.
What percentage of students in Natrona Heights go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Natrona Heights are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Natrona Heights?
Natrona Heights public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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