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Best Beaver County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 30,025 students in Beaver County, PA (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,743 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Beaver County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Beaver County, PA are Dutch Ridge Elementary School, Central Valley High School and Economy Elementary 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 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 56% 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Beaver County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dutch Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2220 Dutch Ridge Road
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-1017
Gr: 3-6 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
160 Baker Road Ext
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Economy Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 First Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Margaret Ross Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1955 Maratta Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-2956
Gr: K-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Beaver Area Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Gypsy Glen Rd
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-0251
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Hopewell Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1215 Longvue Ave
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 378-8565
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Blackhawk Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
635 Shenango Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-5050
Gr: K-4 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
103 School Road
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-3201
Gr: K-4 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Beaver Area Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Gypsy Glen Rd
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-0253
Gr: 7-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Todd Lane Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
113 Todd Ln
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-1050
Gr: 3-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3000 Kane Road
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-1111
Gr: K-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
New Brighton Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3202 43rd St
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 846-1050
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
One Lincoln Park
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-9004
Gr: 7-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1414.
South Side High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4949 State Route 151
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1515.
Blackhawk High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Blackhawk Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 846-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
343 Ridgemont Dr
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-9680
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Western Beaver Co Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
216 Engle Rd
Industry, PA 15052
(724) 643-8500
Gr: 6-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Freedom Area Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1700 School St.
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-1122
Gr: K-4 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4949 State Route 151
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2020.
Hopewell Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2354 Brodhead Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-7765
Gr: 5-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2121.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
402 Shenango Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1700
Gr: 5-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2222.
Rochester Area Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2323.
South Side Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4949 State Route 151
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Gr: 6-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2424.
Ambridge Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
909 Duss Avenue
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Gr: 9-12 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Big Beaver Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
588 Friendship Drive
Darlington, PA 16115
(724) 827-2828
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
State Street Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Harmony Road
Baden, PA 15005
(724) 266-2833
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2727.
Midland El/ms
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
173 7th St
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-8650
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2828.
Beaver County Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Poplar Avenue
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 728-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2929.
Central Valley Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Allen Ave
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3030.
New Brighton Area Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 43rd St
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 843-1194
Gr: K-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3131.
Baden Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1016 State Street
Baden, PA 15005
(855) 590-2227
Gr: K-6 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3232.
Freedom Area Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1190 Bulldog Dr
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3333.
New Brighton Area Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Penn Ave
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 846-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3434.
Freedom Area Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1702 School Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7641
Gr: 5-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3535.
Rochester Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Beaver County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Beaver County, PA include Dutch Ridge Elementary School, Central Valley High School and Economy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Beaver County?
49 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 86%).
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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Beaver County are often viewed compared to one another?

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