📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 7 Rated Districts in Indiana County, PA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Indiana Area School District | Indiana | 8/10 Good | 79th |
| #2 | United School District | Armagh | 7/10 Good | 62nd |
| #3 | Homer-Center School District | Homer City | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #4 | Blairsville-Saltsburg School District | Blairsville | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #5 | Marion Center Area School District | Marion Center | 5/10 Average | 40th |
| #6 | Purchase Line School District | Commodore | 4/10 Below Average | 38th |
| #7 | Penns Manor Area School District | Clymer | 3/10 Below Average | 25th |
Best School Districts in Indiana County, Pennsylvania (2026)
This page lists the 7 public school districts headquartered in Indiana County, Pennsylvania that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using PSSA 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Pennsylvania, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Indiana County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Indiana County, Pennsylvania? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, the highest-rated is Indiana Area School District (Indiana), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 79th percentile of Pennsylvania districts on PSSA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (PSSA 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.