Best Schools in Centre County, PA
Centre County, PA has a total of 79 schools including 16 high schools, 10 middle schools and 53 elementary schools. A total of 21,842 students attend Centre County, PA schools. On average, schools in Centre County score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Centre County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Centre County, PA
Centre County, PA has 16 high schools with 7,788 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Centre County score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Centre County greatly exceed expectations.
1. West Branch Area Hs
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West Branch Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
2. State College Area Hs
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State College Area Sd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2410 Students
3. Bellefonte Area Hs
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Bellefonte Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 847 Students
4. Central Mountain Hs
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Keystone Central Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1127 Students
5. Penns Valley Area Jshs
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Penns Valley Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 662 Students
6. Bald Eagle Area Jshs
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Bald Eagle Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 842 Students
7. Bucktail Hs
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Keystone Central Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
8. Philipsburg-osceola Area Hs
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Philipsburg-osceola Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 520 Students
9. Tyrone Area Hs
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Tyrone Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 550 Students
10. Central Pa Institute Of Science & Techno
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Central Pa Institute Of Science & Technology • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 7 Students
Best Middle Schools in Centre County, PA
Centre County, PA has 10 middle schools with 5,499 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Centre County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Centre County don't meet expectations.
1. Park Forest Ms
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State College Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 815 Students
2. Mount Nittany Ms
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State College Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 695 Students
3. West Branch Ms
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West Branch Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 257 Students
4. Urbana Middle
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1128 Students
5. Centre Learning Community Cs
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Centre Learning Community Cs • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 75 Students
6. Bellefonte Area Ms
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Bellefonte Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
7. Tyrone Area Ms
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Tyrone Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 530 Students
8. Philipsburg-osceola Area Ms
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Philipsburg-osceola Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students
9. Central Mountain Ms
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Keystone Central Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 939 Students
10. Bucktail Area Ms
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Keystone Central Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 105 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Centre County, PA
Centre County, PA has 53 elementary schools with 8,555 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Centre County score 73% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Centre County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Ferguson Twp El Sch
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State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 312 Students
2. Gray's Woods El Sch
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State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
3. Radio Park El Sch
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State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students
4. Spring Creek El Sch
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State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
5. Centre Hall-potter El Sch
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Penns Valley Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 214 Students
6. Easterly Parkway El Sch
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State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 316 Students
7. Mount Nittany El Sch
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State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students
8. Tyrone Area El Sch
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Tyrone Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 679 Students
9. Corl Street El Sch
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State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 239 Students
10. Park Forest El Sch
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State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Centre County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Centre County, PA has a total population of 158,172 with 38% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Centre 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 Centre County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Centre County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Centre 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 Centre County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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