Oswayo Valley School District

277 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Oswayo Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 365 students in Oswayo Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Oswayo Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
365 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Oswayo Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#200 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
43%
36%
61%
55%
65-69%
57%
≥80%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
98%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,855 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,674 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,855
$23,696
Spending / Student
$24,674
$23,119

Best Oswayo Valley School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oswayo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
277 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1702
Grades: PK-5
| 175 students
Rank: n/an/a
318 S Oswayo St
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Grades: 6-12
| 190 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Oswayo Valley School District?
Oswayo Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 365 students.
What is the rank of Oswayo Valley School District?
Oswayo Valley School District is ranked #83 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oswayo Valley School District?
98% of Oswayo Valley School District students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oswayo Valley School District?
Oswayo Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Oswayo Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,674 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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