Best Schools in Indiana County, PA
Indiana County, PA has 74 public schools (15 high, 5 middle, 32 elementary) serving 16,137 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Indiana County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Indiana County, PA
The top high schools in Indiana County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indiana Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indiana Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 905 Students
2. Northern Cambria Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 309 Students
3. United Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 418 Students
4. Homer-center Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homer-center Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 383 Students
5. West Shamokin Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 524 Students
6. Punxsutawney Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Punxsutawney Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 826 Students
7. Apollo-ridge Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Apollo-ridge Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students
8. River Valley Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students
9. Derry Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derry Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 581 Students
10. Blacklick Valley Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blacklick Valley Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 282 Students
Best Middle Schools in Indiana County, PA
The top middle schools in Indiana County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indiana Area Jhs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indiana Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 667 Students
2. Derry Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derry Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 443 Students
3. River Valley Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 304 Students
4. Northern Cambria Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 240 Students
5. Apollo-ridge Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Apollo-ridge Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Indiana County, PA
The top elementary schools in Indiana County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Horace Mann El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indiana Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 193 Students
2. East Pike El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indiana Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 423 Students
3. Saltsburg El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students
4. Ben Franklin El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indiana Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 393 Students
5. Dayton El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 201 Students
6. Eisenhower El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indiana Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 235 Students
7. United El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 463 Students
8. Harmony Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harmony Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 136 Students
9. Blairsville El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
10. Homer-center El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homer-center Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 381 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Indiana County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Indiana County, PA has a total population of 83,246 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Indiana 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 Indiana County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Indiana County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Indiana 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 Indiana County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Indiana County, PA
How many schools are in Indiana County, PA?
Indiana County, PA has 74 public schools: 15 high schools, 5 middle schools and 32 elementary schools, serving 16,137 students in total.
How do schools in Indiana County perform on state tests?
On average, 74 schools in Indiana County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Indiana County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Indiana 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: 51%
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Indiana County
9 places in Indiana County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Indiana (6)
- Blairsville (3)
- Armagh (2)
- Clymer (2)
- Commodore (2)
- Marion Center (2)
- Home (1)
- Homer City (1)
- Saltsburg (1)
School districts (3)
- Indiana Area SD (6 schools)
- River Valley SD (4 schools)
- Marion Center Area SD (3 schools)