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Best Schools in Bellefonte, PA
Bellefonte, PA has 16 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,714 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Bellefonte meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bellefonte, PA
The top high schools in Bellefonte, 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
3. Bald Eagle Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bald Eagle Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 842 Students
4. Central Pa Institute Of Science & Techno
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Pa Institute Of Science & Technology • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 7 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bellefonte, PA
The top middle schools in Bellefonte, 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. Bellefonte Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellefonte Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bellefonte, PA
The top elementary schools in Bellefonte, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benner El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellefonte Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 244 Students
2. Park Forest El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students
3. Spring Creek El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
4. Marion-walker El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellefonte Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 404 Students
5. Pleasant Gap El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellefonte Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 193 Students
6. Bellefonte El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellefonte Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 335 Students
7. Wingate El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bald Eagle Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students
8. Sunset View School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunset View School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 19 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bellefonte, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bellefonte, PA has a total population of 22,062 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bellefonte, 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 Bellefonte, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bellefonte, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bellefonte, 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 Bellefonte, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bellefonte, PA
How many schools are in Bellefonte, PA?
Bellefonte, PA has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,714 students in total.
How do schools in Bellefonte perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Bellefonte score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Bellefonte meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bellefonte?
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: 46%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Bellefonte
5 of 5 schools in Bellefonte carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 2C: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Bellefonte. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (5)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.