For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 674 students in the neighborhood of West Natrona, Natrona Heights, PA.
The top ranked public elementary school in West Natrona is Highlands Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Natrona, Natrona Heights, PA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of West Natrona, Natrona Heights, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 22% | 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Natrona, Natrona Heights, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Natrona, Natrona Heights, PA include Highlands Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Natrona, Natrona Heights?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Natrona, Natrona Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Natrona, Natrona Heights?
the neighborhood of West Natrona, Natrona Heights public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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