For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,618 students in Beaver Falls, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 426 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Beaver Falls, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Beaver Falls, PA are Blackhawk High School, Blackhawk Intermediate School and Highland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaver Falls, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Beaver Falls have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Beaver Falls, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blackhawk High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Blackhawk Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 846-9600
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 846-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 766 students
Rank: #22.
Blackhawk Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | 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
Grades: K-4
| 729 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 Shenango Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1700
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1700
Grades: 5-8
| 699 students
Rank: #44.
Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 8th Ave
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-7470
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-7470
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 23% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #66.
Beaver Falls Middle School
(Math: 12% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 Darlington Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1268
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1268
Grades: K-2
| 144 students
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
635 Shenango Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-5050
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-5050
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
635 Shenano Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-5050
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-5050
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
4th Avenue & Pine Street
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1400
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1400
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Beaver Falls, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Beaver Falls, PA include Blackhawk High School, Blackhawk Intermediate School and Highland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Beaver Falls?
7 public schools are located in Beaver Falls.
What percentage of students in Beaver Falls go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Beaver Falls are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Beaver Falls?
Beaver Falls public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Beaver Falls are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Beaver Falls include: Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School vs. Blackhawk High School
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