For the 2025 school year, there are 34 public elementary schools serving 23,295 students in Beaver County, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Beaver County, PA are Dutch Ridge Elementary School, Economy Elementary School and Margaret Ross Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaver County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Beaver County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Beaver County (2025)
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.
Economy Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 First Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Margaret Ross Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1955 Maratta Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-2956
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-2956
Gr: K-4 | 207 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Blackhawk Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
635 Shenango Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-5050
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-5050
Gr: K-4 | 729 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
103 School Road
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-3201
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-3201
Gr: K-4 | 238 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Todd Lane Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
113 Todd Ln
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-1050
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-1050
Gr: 3-5 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Kane Road
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-1111
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-1111
Gr: K-4 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
343 Ridgemont Dr
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-9680
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-9680
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Western Beaver Co Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
216 Engle Rd
Industry, PA 15052
(724) 643-8500
Industry, PA 15052
(724) 643-8500
Gr: 6-12 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Freedom Area Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 School St.
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-1122
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-1122
Gr: K-4 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4949 State Route 151
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1212.
Hopewell Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2354 Brodhead Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-7765
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-7765
Gr: 5-8 | 645 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
402 Shenango Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1700
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1700
Gr: 5-8 | 699 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
Rochester Area Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1515.
South Side Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4949 State Route 151
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Big Beaver Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
588 Friendship Drive
Darlington, PA 16115
(724) 827-2828
Darlington, PA 16115
(724) 827-2828
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
State Street Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Harmony Road
Baden, PA 15005
(724) 266-2833
Baden, PA 15005
(724) 266-2833
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
Midland El/ms
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
173 7th St
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-8650
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-8650
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1919.
Central Valley Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Allen Ave
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-8200
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2020.
New Brighton Area Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 43rd St
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 843-1194
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 843-1194
Gr: K-5 | 601 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2121.
Baden Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1016 State Street
Baden, PA 15005
(855) 590-2227
Baden, PA 15005
(855) 590-2227
Gr: K-6 | 603 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2222.
New Brighton Area Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Penn Ave
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 846-8100
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 846-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2323.
Freedom Area Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1702 School Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7641
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7641
Gr: 5-8 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2424.
Rochester Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2525.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 15th Street
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-3420
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-3420
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2626.
Ambridge Area Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 First Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Gr: 6-8 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2727.
Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
652 Midland Ave
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-1180
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-1180
Gr: PK-12 | 10,361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2828.
Beaver Falls Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 8th Ave
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 846-5470
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 846-5470
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2929.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Highland Avenue
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3030.
Aliquippa Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Twenty-first Street
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 857-7500
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 857-7500
Gr: K-6 | 462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
225 Center Grange Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 775-5600
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 775-5600
Gr: PK-2 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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%
Rank: n/an/a
701 Darlington Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1268
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1268
Gr: K-2 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Provident Cs - West
Charter School
200 Quigley Drive
Baden, PA 15005
(412) 709-5160
Baden, PA 15005
(412) 709-5160
Gr: 1-4 | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Beaver County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Harding Ave
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 857-7515
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 857-7515
Gr: 9-12 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
2001 Lenz Ave
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-3477
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-3477
Gr: K-6 | 406 students Minority enrollment: 32%
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
205 Fezell Rd
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7881
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7881
Gr: K-4 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
635 Shenango Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-5050
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-5050
Gr: 3-4
801 First Ave
Conway, PA 15027
(724) 869-3081
Conway, PA 15027
(724) 869-3081
Gr: K-4 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
2590 Ridge Rd
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 774-5129
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 774-5129
Gr: 4-6 | 82 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
1701 Eigth Avenue
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7544
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7544
Gr: 5-6 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
1500 Allen Ave
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-4320
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-4320
Gr: K-3 | 137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
2nd Avenue
Koppel, PA 16136
(724) 843-1400
Koppel, PA 16136
(724) 843-1400
Gr: 1-5 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 17%
998 Indiana Ave
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 774-4219
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 774-4219
Gr: K-6 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
3949 Patterson Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-5169
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-5169
Gr: K-4 | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
4th Avenue & Pine Street
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1400
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1400
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Beaver County, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Beaver County, PA include Dutch Ridge Elementary School, Economy Elementary School and Margaret Ross Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Beaver County?
34 public elementary schools are located in Beaver County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaver County?
Beaver County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Beaver County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Beaver County include: South Side Middle School vs. Hopewell Junior High School, Independence Elementary School vs. Hopewell Elementary School, Margaret Ross Elementary School vs. Hopewell Elementary School
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