Top Rankings
Bellefonte Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,579 students in Bellefonte Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Bellefonte Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
2,579 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
211 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bellefonte Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
57%
Graduation Rate
95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.6%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2008–2022. View full 16-year historical data
% Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 20-year historical data
% Black
1%
14%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
91%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,349 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,532 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$56 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$23,349
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$21,532
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Bellefonte Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benner Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
490 Buffalo Run Rd
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-2812
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-2812
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Marion-walker Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 School Dr
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 357-2425
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 357-2425
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Gap Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 S Main St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 359-2739
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 359-2739
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Bellefonte Area Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 N School St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-5466
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-5466
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Bellefonte Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Linn St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-5519
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-5519
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Bellefonte Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
830 E Bishop St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4833
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4833
Gr: 9-12 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bellefonte Area School District?
Bellefonte Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,579 students.
What is the rank of Bellefonte Area School District?
Bellefonte Area School District is ranked #194 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bellefonte Area School District?
91% of Bellefonte Area School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bellefonte Area School District?
Bellefonte Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Bellefonte Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,532 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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