Top Rankings
Oswayo Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 365 students in Oswayo Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Oswayo Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
365 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Oswayo Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#200 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%

Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
15%
# Black Students
n/a
237,342 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
358 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
98%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
15
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
30
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
25
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
27
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
27
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
24
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
27
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
30
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
30
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
30
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,855 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,674 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$39,541 MM

Spending
$9 MM
$38,578 MM

Revenue / Student
$26,855
$23,696

Spending / Student
$24,674
$23,119

Best Oswayo Valley School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oswayo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
277 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1702
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1702
Grades: PK-5
| 175 students
Rank: n/an/a
318 S Oswayo St
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Grades: 6-12
| 190 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oswayo Valley School District?
Oswayo Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 365 students.
What is the rank of Oswayo Valley School District?
Oswayo Valley School District is ranked #83 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oswayo Valley School District?
98% of Oswayo Valley School District students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oswayo Valley School District?
Oswayo Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Oswayo Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,674 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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