For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 458 students in 16801, PA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 16801, PA are Centre Learning Community Charter School, Young Scholars Of Central Pa Charter School and Nittany Valley Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 16801 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 16801, PA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 16801, PA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centre Learning Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2643 W College Ave
State College, PA 16801
(814) 861-7980
State College, PA 16801
(814) 861-7980
Grades: 5-8
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Young Scholars Of Central Pa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1530 Westerly Parkway
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-9727
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-9727
Grades: K-8
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Nittany Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1612 Norma St
State College, PA 16801
(814) 867-3842
State College, PA 16801
(814) 867-3842
Grades: K-6
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 16801, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 16801, PA include Centre Learning Community Charter School, Young Scholars Of Central Pa Charter School and Nittany Valley Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 16801?
3 public charter schools are located in 16801.
What is the racial composition of students in 16801?
16801 public charter schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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