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Best Schools in 16801, PA
16801, PA has 20 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 13 elementary) serving 8,400 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in 16801 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 16801, PA
The top high schools in 16801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. State College Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State College Area Sd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2410 Students
2. Bellefonte Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellefonte Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 847 Students
Best Middle Schools in 16801, PA
The top middle schools in 16801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Park Forest Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State College Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 815 Students
2. Mount Nittany Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State College Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 695 Students
3. Centre Learning Community Cs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centre Learning Community Cs • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 75 Students
4. Bellefonte Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellefonte Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 16801, PA
The top elementary schools in 16801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ferguson Twp El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 312 Students
2. Benner El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellefonte Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 244 Students
3. Mount Nittany El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students
4. Spring Creek El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
5. Corl Street El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 239 Students
6. Easterly Parkway El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 316 Students
7. Nittany Valley Cs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nittany Valley Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 49 Students
8. Young Scholars Of Central Pa Cs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Young Scholars Of Central Pa Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 371 Students
9. State College Friends School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State College Friends School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 120 Students
10. Our Children's Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Our Children's Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 49 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 16801, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
16801, PA has a total population of 42,894 with 49% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 16801, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 16801, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 16801, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 16801, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 16801, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 16801, PA
How many schools are in 16801, PA?
16801, PA has 20 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 8,400 students in total.
How do schools in 16801 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 16801 score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in 16801 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 16801?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations