Centre County Public Schools
Centre County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
33
public schools
Total Enrollment
13,832
students
School Districts
9
districts
How to use the Centre County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Pennsylvania; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Centre County has 9 district entries. State College Area SD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 11 schools.
School records are spread across 13 listed communities. State College has the most listed schools, with 12 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 23 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 3 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 3 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
33
in Centre County
Reported Enrollment
13,832
33 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
3
9% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Centre County
State College Area SD
Bellefonte Area SD
Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD
Bald Eagle Area SD
Penns Valley Area SD
Young Scholars of Central PA CS
Centre Learning Community CS
Nittany Valley CS
Central PA Institute of Science & Technology
33 Public Schools in Centre County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 33 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College Area HS | Profile | State College Area SD | State College, 16801City: Small | 8–12 | High | 2,410 |
| Bellefonte Area HS | Listed only | Bellefonte Area SD | Bellefonte, 16823Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 847 |
| Bald Eagle Area JSHS | Listed only | Bald Eagle Area SD | Wingate, 16823Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | High | 842 |
| Park Forest MS | Listed only | State College Area SD | State College, 16803Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 815 |
| Mount Nittany MS | Listed only | State College Area SD | State College, 16801Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 695 |
| Penns Valley Area JSHS | Listed only | Penns Valley Area SD | Spring Mills, 16875Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 662 |
| Bellefonte Area MS | Listed only | Bellefonte Area SD | Bellefonte, 16823Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 576 |
| Philipsburg-Osceola Area HS | Listed only | Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD | Philipsburg, 16866Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 520 |
| Mount Nittany El Sch | Listed only | State College Area SD | State College, 16801Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 430 |
| Park Forest El Sch | Listed only | State College Area SD | State College, 16803Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 430 |
| Philipsburg El Sch | Listed only | Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD | Philipsburg, 16866Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 406 |
| Marion-Walker El Sch | Listed only | Bellefonte Area SD | Bellefonte, 16823Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 404 |
| Radio Park El Sch | Listed only | State College Area SD | State College, 16803City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 396 |
| Penns Valley Area El and Intrmd Sch | Listed only | Penns Valley Area SD | Spring Mills, 16875Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 389 |
| Wingate El Sch | Listed only | Bald Eagle Area SD | Wingate, 16823Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 373 |
| Young Scholars of Central PA CS | Listed only | Young Scholars of Central PA CS | State College, 16801Suburb: Small | KG–8 | Charter | 371 |
| Gray's Woods El Sch | Listed only | State College Area SD | Port Matilda, 16870Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 369 |
| Spring Creek El Sch | Listed only | State College Area SD | State College, 16801Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 369 |
| Bellefonte El Sch | Listed only | Bellefonte Area SD | Bellefonte, 16823Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 335 |
| Easterly Parkway El Sch | Listed only | State College Area SD | State College, 16801City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 316 |
State College Area HS
State College Area SD
State College, 16801 / City: Small
Bellefonte Area HS
Bellefonte Area SD
Bellefonte, 16823 / Town: Fringe
Bald Eagle Area JSHS
Bald Eagle Area SD
Wingate, 16823 / Rural: Fringe
Park Forest MS
State College Area SD
State College, 16803 / Suburb: Small
Mount Nittany MS
State College Area SD
State College, 16801 / Suburb: Small
Penns Valley Area JSHS
Penns Valley Area SD
Spring Mills, 16875 / Rural: Distant
Bellefonte Area MS
Bellefonte Area SD
Bellefonte, 16823 / Town: Fringe
Philipsburg-Osceola Area HS
Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD
Philipsburg, 16866 / Town: Distant
Mount Nittany El Sch
State College Area SD
State College, 16801 / Suburb: Small
Park Forest El Sch
State College Area SD
State College, 16803 / Suburb: Small
Philipsburg El Sch
Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD
Philipsburg, 16866 / Rural: Fringe
Marion-Walker El Sch
Bellefonte Area SD
Bellefonte, 16823 / Rural: Distant
Radio Park El Sch
State College Area SD
State College, 16803 / City: Small
Penns Valley Area El and Intrmd Sch
Penns Valley Area SD
Spring Mills, 16875 / Rural: Distant
Wingate El Sch
Bald Eagle Area SD
Wingate, 16823 / Rural: Fringe
Young Scholars of Central PA CS
Young Scholars of Central PA CS
State College, 16801 / Suburb: Small
Gray's Woods El Sch
State College Area SD
Port Matilda, 16870 / Rural: Fringe
Spring Creek El Sch
State College Area SD
State College, 16801 / Suburb: Small
Bellefonte El Sch
Bellefonte Area SD
Bellefonte, 16823 / Town: Fringe
Easterly Parkway El Sch
State College Area SD
State College, 16801 / City: Small
Centre County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Centre County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Pennsylvania. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Centre County public school directory?
The directory lists 33 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Centre County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Centre County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Centre County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Centre County?
Start with the 9 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Centre County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.