Public schools in Freedom, PA
5 open public schools with an address in Freedom, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,104
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Freedom public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Freedom, PA: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,104 students, an average of 421 per school. The largest campus is Ambridge Area MS (500 students), and the largest elementary school is Economy El Sch (456).
Freedom Area SD operates the most schools here (3), and 2 regular districts have at least one Freedom campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Freedom
Elementary schools in Freedom
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy El Sch Ambridge Area SD | PK–05 | 456 | 14.2:1 | |
| Freedom Area El Sch Freedom Area SD | KG–04 | 426 | 12.4:1 |
Middle schools in Freedom
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambridge Area MS Ambridge Area SD | 06–08 | 500 | 16.1:1 | |
| Freedom Area MS Freedom Area SD | 05–08 | 356 | 11.7:1 |
High schools in Freedom
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Area SHS Freedom Area SD | 09–12 | 366 | 11.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.1%
- Hispanic3.4%
- Black4.7%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Freedom schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,104 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Freedom
How many public schools are in Freedom, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Freedom: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,104 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Freedom?
Schools with an address in Freedom belong to 2 education agencies, led by Freedom Area SD (3 schools), Ambridge Area SD (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Freedom?
Freedom Area SHS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Freedom, with 366 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Freedom?
No school with an address in Freedom is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Freedom schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Freedom public schools is 12.4:1, similar to the Pennsylvania school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Freedom guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Pennsylvania cities