For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,476 students in Aliquippa, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 208 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Aliquippa, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Aliquippa, PA are Margaret Ross Elementary School, Hopewell Sr. High School and Independence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aliquippa, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Aliquippa have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Aliquippa, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Margaret Ross Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1955 Maratta Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-2956
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-2956
Gr: K-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Hopewell Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1215 Longvue Ave
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 378-8565
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 378-8565
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
103 School Road
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-3201
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-3201
Gr: K-4 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Kane Road
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-1111
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-1111
Gr: K-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Hopewell Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2354 Brodhead Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-7765
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-7765
Gr: 5-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Harding Avenue
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 857-7500
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 857-7500
Gr: 7-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Aliquippa Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Twenty-first Street
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 857-7500
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 857-7500
Gr: K-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
225 Center Grange Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 775-5600
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 775-5600
Gr: PK-2 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Aliquippa, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Aliquippa, PA include Margaret Ross Elementary School, Hopewell Sr. High School and Independence Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Aliquippa?
8 public schools are located in Aliquippa.
What percentage of students in Aliquippa go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Aliquippa are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Aliquippa?
Aliquippa public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Aliquippa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Aliquippa include: Independence Elementary School vs. Hopewell Elementary School, Margaret Ross Elementary School vs. Hopewell Elementary School, Independence Elementary School vs. Margaret Ross Elementary School
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