For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,608 students in 16803, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 166 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 16803, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 16803, PA are Radio Park Elementary School, Park Forest Elementary School and Park Forest MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16803 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 16803, PA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16803, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Radio Park Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 W Cherry Ln
State College, PA 16803
(814) 231-4115
State College, PA 16803
(814) 231-4115
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Park Forest Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2181 School Dr
State College, PA 16803
(814) 231-5010
State College, PA 16803
(814) 231-5010
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
Park Forest MiddleSchool
(Math: 39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2180 School Dr
State College, PA 16803
(814) 272-8217
State College, PA 16803
(814) 272-8217
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
16803, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wonderland Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2112 Sandy Drive
State College, PA 16803
(814) 234-5886
State College, PA 16803
(814) 234-5886
Grades: K-5
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 16803, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 16803, PA include Radio Park Elementary School, Park Forest Elementary School and Park Forest MiddleSchool.
How many public schools are located in 16803, PA?
3 public schools are located in 16803, PA.
What percentage of students in 16803, PA go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 16803, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16803, PA?
16803, PA public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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