Best Schools in Central City, PA
Central City, PA has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,563 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Central City meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Central City, PA
The top high schools in Central City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Berlin Brothersvalley Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berlin Brothersvalley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students
2. Chestnut Ridge Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chestnut Ridge Sd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 490 Students
3. Shade Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shade-central City Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 164 Students
4. Shanksville-stonycreek Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shanksville-stonycreek Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 80 Students
Best Middle Schools in Central City, PA
The top middle schools in Central City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chestnut Ridge Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chestnut Ridge Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 7 • 418 Students
2. Berlin Brothersvalley Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berlin Brothersvalley Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 225 Students
3. Shanksville-stonycreek Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shanksville-stonycreek Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 66 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Central City, PA
The top elementary schools in Central City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Berlin Brothersvalley El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berlin Brothersvalley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 287 Students
2. Cairnbrook El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shade-central City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 166 Students
3. Shanksville-stonycreek El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shanksville-stonycreek Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 134 Students
4. Chestnut Ridge Central El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chestnut Ridge Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 324 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Central City, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Central City, PA has a total population of 2,090 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Central City, 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 Central City, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central City, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central City, 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 Central City, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Central City, PA
How many schools are in Central City, PA?
Central City, PA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,563 students in total.
How do schools in Central City perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Central City score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Central City meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Central City?
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: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations