Best Schools in Polk, PA
Polk, PA has 5 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,230 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Polk meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Polk, PA
The top high schools in Polk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview Middle-hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 467 Students
2. Franklin Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 834 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Polk, PA
The top elementary schools in Polk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oakview El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students
2. Sandycreek El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students
3. Victory El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Polk, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Polk, PA has a total population of 1,510 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Polk, 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 Polk, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Polk, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Polk, 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 Polk, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Polk, PA
How many schools are in Polk, PA?
Polk, PA has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,230 students in total.
How do schools in Polk perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Polk score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Polk meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Polk?
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: 41%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations