| 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 |
| Bald Eagle Area School District | Clarence | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 1,528 | 5 | K–12 | 8 |
How Centre County compares
Together they enroll 12,260 students across 26 schools. The largest is State College Area School District with 6,781 students. Districts here average 8.0/10, above the Pennsylvania average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Centre County has 4 public school districts covering 26 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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