Best Schools in State College, PA
State College, PA has a total of 33 schools including 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 20 elementary schools. A total of 13,445 students attend State College, PA schools. On average, schools in State College score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in State College greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in State College, PA
State College, PA has 7 high schools with 4,782 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 State College score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in State College greatly exceed expectations.
1. State College Area Hs
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State College Area Sd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2410 Students
2. Bellefonte Area Hs
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Bellefonte Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 847 Students
3. Huntingdon Area Shs
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Huntingdon Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 539 Students
4. Juniata Valley Jshs
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Juniata Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 386 Students
5. Tyrone Area Hs
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Tyrone Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 550 Students
Best Middle Schools in State College, PA
State College, PA has 6 middle schools with 3,076 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 State College score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in State College 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. Centre Learning Community Cs
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Centre Learning Community Cs • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 75 Students
4. Bellefonte Area Ms
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Bellefonte Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
5. Tyrone Area Ms
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Tyrone Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 530 Students
6. Huntingdon Area Ms
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Huntingdon Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 385 Students
Best Elementary Schools in State College, PA
State College, PA has 20 elementary schools with 5,587 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 State College score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in State College 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. Easterly Parkway El Sch
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State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 316 Students
6. Mount Nittany El Sch
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State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students
7. Tyrone Area El Sch
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Tyrone Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 679 Students
8. Corl Street El Sch
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State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 239 Students
9. Park Forest El Sch
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State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students
10. Benner El Sch
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Bellefonte Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 244 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in State College, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
State College, PA has a total population of 64,586 with 55% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in State College, 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 State College, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in State College, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for State College, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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