Best Schools in Beaver County, PA
Beaver County, PA has 67 public schools (18 high, 14 middle, 31 elementary) serving 36,388 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Beaver County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Beaver County, PA
The top high schools in Beaver County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Valley Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 709 Students
2. Moon Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moon Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1218 Students
3. Beaver Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaver Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 644 Students
4. South Side Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Side Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students
5. Blackhawk Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blackhawk Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 762 Students
6. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 699 Students
7. Hopewell Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopewell Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 590 Students
8. Western Beaver Co Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Beaver County Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 339 Students
9. Riverside Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside Beaver County Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 446 Students
10. Freedom Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freedom Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 402 Students
Best Middle Schools in Beaver County, PA
The top middle schools in Beaver County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moon Area Lower Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moon Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 623 Students
2. Moon Area Upper Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moon Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 581 Students
3. Beaver Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaver Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 307 Students
4. Riverside Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside Beaver County Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 324 Students
5. Hartman Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellwood City Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 263 Students
6. South Side Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Side Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 203 Students
7. Hopewell Jhs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopewell Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 622 Students
8. Highland Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blackhawk Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 700 Students
9. Central Valley Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
10. Freedom Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freedom Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 370 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Beaver County, PA
The top elementary schools in Beaver County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bon Meade El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moon Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 594 Students
2. Dutch Ridge El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaver Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 589 Students
3. Blackhawk Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blackhawk Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 708 Students
4. Independence El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopewell Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 253 Students
5. Margaret Ross El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopewell Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 219 Students
6. State Street El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ambridge Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students
7. Riverside El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside Beaver County Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 635 Students
8. Perry Lower Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellwood City Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 232 Students
9. Fairview El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Beaver County Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
10. South Side El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Side Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Beaver County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Beaver County, PA has a total population of 168,215 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Beaver County, 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 Beaver County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Beaver County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Beaver County, 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 Beaver County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Beaver County, PA
How many schools are in Beaver County, PA?
Beaver County, PA has 67 public schools: 18 high schools, 14 middle schools and 31 elementary schools, serving 36,388 students in total.
How do schools in Beaver County perform on state tests?
On average, 67 schools in Beaver County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Beaver County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Beaver County?
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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- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 49%
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Beaver County
13 places in Beaver County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (13)
- Aliquippa (8)
- Beaver Falls (7)
- Freedom (5)
- Beaver (4)
- Midland (4)
- Monaca (4)
- Hookstown (3)
- New Brighton (3)
- Rochester (3)
- Ambridge (2)
- Baden (1)
- Darlington (1)
- Industry (1)
School districts (11)
- Ambridge Area SD (5 schools)
- Hopewell Area SD (5 schools)
- Beaver Area SD (4 schools)
- Big Beaver Falls Area SD (4 schools)
- Blackhawk SD (4 schools)
- Central Valley SD (4 schools)
- Freedom Area SD (3 schools)
- New Brighton Area SD (3 schools)
- Riverside Beaver County SD (3 schools)
- Rochester Area SD (3 schools)
- South Side Area SD (3 schools)