Top 5 Best Bellefonte Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,864 students in Bellefonte, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 269 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Bellefonte, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Bellefonte, PA are Marion-walker Elementary School, Benner Elementary School and Pleasant Gap Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bellefonte, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Bellefonte have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Bellefonte, PA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion-walker Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 School Dr
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 357-2425
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Benner Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
490 Buffalo Run Rd
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-2812
Grades: K-5
| 211 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pleasant Gap Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
230 S Main St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 359-2739
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
Rank: #44.
Bellefonte Area High School
Math: 70-74%
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
830 E Bishop St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4833
Grades: 9-12
| 894 students
Rank: #55.
Bellefonte Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 W Linn St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-5519
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #66.
Bald Eagle Area Jr. Sr. High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
710 S Eagle Valley Rd
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4868
Grades: 6-12
| 845 students
Rank: #77.
Bellefonte Area MiddleSchool
Math: 31% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 N School St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-5466
Grades: 6-8
| 598 students
Rank: #88.
Wingate Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
776 S Eagle Valley Rd
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4872
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Pa Institute Of Science & Techno
Vocational School
540 North Harrison Road
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 359-2793
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Bellefonte, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Bellefonte, PA include Marion-walker Elementary School, Benner Elementary School and Pleasant Gap Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bellefonte, PA?
9 public schools are located in Bellefonte, PA.
What percentage of students in Bellefonte, PA go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Bellefonte, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bellefonte, PA?
Bellefonte, PA public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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