| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College Area School District | State College | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 6,781 | 11 | K–12 | 8 |
| Penns Valley Area School District | Aaronsburg | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 1,352 | 4 | PK–12 | 8 |
| Bellefonte Area School District | Bellefonte | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 2,599 | 6 | K–12 | 2 |
| Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District | Sandy Ridge | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 1,618 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Bald Eagle Area School District | Clarence | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 1,528 | 5 | K–12 | 6 |
| Keystone Central School District | Blanchard | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 3,497 | 9 | K–12 | 3 |
How Centre County compares
Together they enroll 17,375 students across 39 schools. The largest is State College Area School District with 6,781 students. Districts here average 7.2/10, above the Pennsylvania average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Centre County has 6 public school districts covering 28 zip codes. The top-rated district in Centre County is State College Area School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Centre County, PA?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Centre County, PA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Centre County, PA?
Of the districts serving Centre County, State College Area School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd percentile among Pennsylvania school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Pennsylvania reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Pennsylvania only, never across state lines.