| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Area School District | Indiana | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 2,843 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| United School District | Brush Valley | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 895 | 2 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Homer-Center School District | Aultman | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 767 | 2 | K–12 | 3 |
| Armstrong School District | Northpoint | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 4,553 | 8 | K–12 | 2 |
| Blairsville-Saltsburg School District | Saltsburg | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 1,430 | 4 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Marion Center Area School District | Chambersville | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 1,198 | 3 | PK–12 | 8 |
| Purchase Line School District | Arcadia | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 789 | 2 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Apollo-Ridge School District | Clune | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 1,097 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Punxsutawney Area School District | Rossiter | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 1,924 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| Penns Manor Area School District | Alverda | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 736 | 2 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Blacklick Valley School District | Strongstown | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 608 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Indiana County compares
Together they enroll 16,840 students across 36 schools. The largest is Armstrong School District with 4,553 students. Districts here average 5.1/10, below the Pennsylvania average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Indiana County, Pennsylvania
Indiana County has 11 public school districts covering 46 zip codes. The top-rated district in Indiana County is Indiana Area School District (8/10). 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 Indiana County, PA?
11 school districts serve zip codes in Indiana 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 Indiana County, PA?
Of the districts serving Indiana County, Indiana Area School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 79th 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.