For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,777 students in Derry, PA (there are , serving 70 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Derry, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Derry, PA are Derry Area Sr. High School, Grandview Elementary School and Derry Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Derry, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Derry have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Derry, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Derry Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
988 North Chestnut St Ext
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2780
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2780
Grades: 9-12
| 581 students
Rank: #22.
Grandview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
188 Recreation Rd
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2400
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2400
Grades: K-5
| 753 students
Rank: #33.
Derry Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
994 North Chestnut St Ext
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-8231
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-8231
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Derry, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Derry, PA include Derry Area Sr. High School, Grandview Elementary School and Derry Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Derry?
3 public schools are located in Derry.
What percentage of students in Derry go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Derry are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Derry?
Derry public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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