For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,987 students in Beaver, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 142 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Beaver, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Beaver, PA are Dutch Ridge Elementary School, Beaver Area Sr. High School and Beaver Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaver, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Beaver have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Beaver, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dutch Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2220 Dutch Ridge Road
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-1017
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-1017
Gr: 3-6 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Beaver Area Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Gypsy Glen Rd
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-0251
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-0251
Gr: 9-12 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Beaver Area Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Gypsy Glen Rd
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-0253
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-0253
Gr: 7-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
375 College Ave
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-1168
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-1168
Gr: K-2 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Beaver, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beaver Area Academic Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
Gypsy Glen Rd
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-4022
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-4022
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Beaver, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Beaver, PA include Dutch Ridge Elementary School, Beaver Area Sr. High School and Beaver Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Beaver?
4 public schools are located in Beaver.
What percentage of students in Beaver go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Beaver are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Beaver?
Beaver public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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