Best Schools in Buena Vista, PA
Buena Vista, PA has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,545 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Buena Vista greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buena Vista, PA
The top high schools in Buena Vista, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elizabeth Forward Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth Forward Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 749 Students
2. Yough Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buena Vista, PA
The top middle schools in Buena Vista, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elizabeth Forward Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth Forward Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
2. Yough Intrmd/ms Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 576 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buena Vista, PA
The top elementary schools in Buena Vista, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth Forward Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 290 Students
2. West Newton El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 159 Students
3. H W Good El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 267 Students
4. Mt Vernon El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth Forward Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 199 Students
5. Greenock El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth Forward Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 197 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buena Vista, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buena Vista, PA has a total population of 1,318 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buena Vista, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buena Vista, PA
How many schools are in Buena Vista, PA?
Buena Vista, PA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,545 students in total.
How do schools in Buena Vista perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Buena Vista score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Buena Vista greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buena Vista?
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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