Best Schools in University Park, PA
University Park, PA has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,790 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 69%, so schools in University Park meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in University Park, PA
The top high schools in University Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. State College Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State College Area Sd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2410 Students
Best Middle Schools in University Park, PA
The top middle schools in University Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Nittany Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State College Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 695 Students
Best Elementary Schools in University Park, PA
The top elementary schools in University Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring Creek El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
2. Easterly Parkway El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State College Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 316 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in University Park, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
University Park, PA has a total population of 5,856 with 94% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 94% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in University Park, 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 University Park, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in University Park, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for University Park, 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 University Park, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in University Park, PA
How many schools are in University Park, PA?
University Park, PA has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,790 students in total.
How do schools in University Park perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in University Park score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 69%, so on average schools in University Park meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in University Park?
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: 60%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in University Park
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.