For the 2024-25 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 29,641 students in Beaver County, PA (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,465 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Beaver County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Beaver County, PA are Beaver Area Sr. High School, Dutch Ridge Elementary School and Central Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaver County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Beaver County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Beaver County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beaver Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Gypsy Glen Rd
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-0251
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-0251
Grades: 9-12
| 644 students
Rank: #22.
Dutch Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2220 Dutch Ridge Road
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-1017
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-1017
Grades: 3-6
| 589 students
Rank: #33.
Central Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
160 Baker Road Ext
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-4300
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 709 students
Rank: #44.
Economy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 First Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Blackhawk High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Blackhawk Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 846-9600
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 846-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 762 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Margaret Ross Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1955 Maratta Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-2956
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-2956
Grades: K-4
| 219 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
New Brighton Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3202 43rd St
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 846-1050
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 846-1050
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
South Side High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4949 State Route 151
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: #99.
Hopewell Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1215 Longvue Ave
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 378-8565
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 378-8565
Grades: 9-12
| 590 students
Rank: #1010.
Ambridge Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
909 Duss Avenue
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Grades: 9-12
| 733 students
Rank: #1111.
Hopewell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Kane Road
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-1111
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-1111
Grades: K-4
| 354 students
Rank: #1212.
Independence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
103 School Road
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-3201
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-3201
Grades: K-4
| 253 students
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
One Lincoln Park
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-9004
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-9004
Grades: 7-12
| 699 students
Rank: #1414.
Blackhawk Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
635 Shenango Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-5050
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-5050
Grades: K-4
| 708 students
Rank: #1515.
Todd Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
113 Todd Ln
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-1050
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-1050
Grades: 3-5
| 493 students
Rank: #1616.
Beaver Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Gypsy Glen Rd
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-0253
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-0253
Grades: 7-8
| 307 students
Rank: #1717.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
343 Ridgemont Dr
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-9680
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-9680
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #1818.
Freedom Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1190 Bulldog Dr
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7400
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #1919.
Western Beaver Co Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
216 Engle Rd
Industry, PA 15052
(724) 643-8500
Industry, PA 15052
(724) 643-8500
Grades: 6-12
| 339 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Freedom Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 School St.
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-1122
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-1122
Grades: K-4
| 438 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
South Side Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4949 State Route 151
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #2222.
Rochester Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #2323.
Highland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 Shenango Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1700
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1700
Grades: 5-8
| 700 students
Rank: #2424.
Hopewell Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2354 Brodhead Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-7765
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-7765
Grades: 5-8
| 622 students
Rank: #2525.
Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 8th Ave
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-7470
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-7470
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Rank: #2626.
South Side Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4949 State Route 151
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
Rank: #2727.
Big Beaver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
588 Friendship Drive
Darlington, PA 16115
(724) 827-2828
Darlington, PA 16115
(724) 827-2828
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Rank: #2828.
Beaver County Ctc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
145 Poplar Avenue
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 728-5800
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 728-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: #2929.
Midland El/ms
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
173 7th St
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-8650
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-8650
Grades: PK-8
| 211 students
Rank: #3030.
State Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Harmony Road
Baden, PA 15005
(724) 266-2833
Baden, PA 15005
(724) 266-2833
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #3131.
Central Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Allen Ave
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-8200
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Rank: #3232.
Rochester High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #3333.
Baden Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1016 State Street
Baden, PA 15005
(855) 590-2227
Baden, PA 15005
(855) 590-2227
Grades: K-6
| 586 students
Rank: #3434.
New Brighton Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Penn Ave
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 846-8100
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 846-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 298 students
Rank: #3535.
Rochester Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 160 students
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Beaver County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Harding Ave
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 857-7515
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 857-7515
Grades: 9-12
| 446 students
2001 Lenz Ave
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-3477
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-3477
Grades: K-6
| 406 students
Beaver Area Academic Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
Gypsy Glen Rd
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-4022
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-4022
Grades: 7-12
| 99 students
205 Fezell Rd
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7881
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7881
Grades: K-4
| 321 students
635 Shenango Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-5050
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-5050
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
801 First Ave
Conway, PA 15027
(724) 869-3081
Conway, PA 15027
(724) 869-3081
Grades: K-4
| 199 students
2590 Ridge Rd
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 774-5129
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 774-5129
Grades: 4-6
| 82 students
1701 Eigth Avenue
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7544
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7544
Grades: 5-6
| 228 students
1500 Allen Ave
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-4320
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-4320
Grades: K-3
| 137 students
2nd Avenue
Koppel, PA 16136
(724) 843-1400
Koppel, PA 16136
(724) 843-1400
Grades: 1-5
| 102 students
998 Indiana Ave
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 774-4219
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 774-4219
Grades: K-6
| 115 students
1500 Allen Ave
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-5600
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-5600
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
635 Shenano Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-5050
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-5050
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
3949 Patterson Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-5169
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-5169
Grades: K-4
| 142 students
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
215 Engle Rd
Industry, PA 15052
(724) 643-9680
Industry, PA 15052
(724) 643-9680
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
4th Avenue & Pine Street
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1400
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1400
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Beaver County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Beaver County, PA include Beaver Area Sr. High School, Dutch Ridge Elementary School and Central Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Beaver County?
48 public schools are located in Beaver County.
What percentage of students in Beaver County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Beaver County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Beaver County?
Beaver County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Beaver County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Beaver County include: South Side Middle School vs. Hopewell Junior High School, Independence Elementary School vs. Hopewell Elementary School, Margaret Ross Elementary School vs. Hopewell Elementary School
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