Public schools in Beaver Falls, PA
7 open public schools with an address in Beaver Falls, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,622
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Beaver Falls public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Beaver Falls, PA: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,622 students, an average of 517 per school. The largest campus is Blackhawk HS (763 students), and the largest elementary school is Blackhawk Intermediate Sch (708).
Blackhawk SD operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Beaver Falls campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Beaver Falls
Elementary schools in Beaver Falls
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk Intermediate Sch Blackhawk SD | KG–04 | 708 | 15.8:1 | |
| Central El Sch Big Beaver Falls Area SD | PK–05 | 466 | 13.8:1 | |
| Patterson Primary Sch Blackhawk SD | KG–02 | 141 | 12.3:1 |
Middle schools in Beaver Falls
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Falls MS Big Beaver Falls Area SD | 06–08 | 360 | 11.9:1 | |
| Highland MS Blackhawk SD | 05–08 | 698 | 15.2:1 |
High schools in Beaver Falls
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Falls Area SHS Big Beaver Falls Area SD | 09–12 | 486 | 15.3:1 | |
| Blackhawk HS Blackhawk SD | 09–12 | 763 | 15.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.9%
- Hispanic3.3%
- Black11.4%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Beaver Falls schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,622 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Beaver Falls
How many public schools are in Beaver Falls, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Beaver Falls: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,622 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Beaver Falls?
Schools with an address in Beaver Falls belong to 2 education agencies, led by Blackhawk SD (4 schools), Big Beaver Falls Area SD (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Beaver Falls?
Blackhawk HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Beaver Falls, with 763 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Beaver Falls?
No school with an address in Beaver Falls is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Beaver Falls schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Beaver Falls public schools is 15.2:1, higher than the Pennsylvania school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Beaver Falls guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Pennsylvania cities