Public schools in State College, PA
14 open public schools with an address in State College, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,595
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of State College public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in State College, PA: 8 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,595 students, an average of 550 per school. The largest campus is State College Area HS (2,402 students), and the largest elementary school is Radio Park El Sch (424).
State College Area SD operates the most schools here (11), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 11.6:1, lower 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.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving State College
State College Area SD
Public school district
11 schools in State College · 13 total
Centre Learning Community CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in State College
Nittany Valley CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in State College
Young Scholars of Central PA CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in State College
Elementary schools in State College
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corl Street El Sch State College Area SD | KG–05 | 250 | 11.5:1 | |
| Easterly Parkway El Sch State College Area SD | KG–05 | 314 | 10:1 | |
| Mount Nittany El Sch State College Area SD | KG–05 | 413 | 12.8:1 | |
| Nittany Valley CS Nittany Valley CS · Charter | KG–06 | 51 | 7:1 | |
| Park Forest El Sch State College Area SD | KG–05 | 419 | 13.5:1 | |
| Radio Park El Sch State College Area SD | KG–05 | 424 | 12.5:1 | |
| Spring Creek El Sch State College Area SD | KG–05 | 360 | 13.6:1 | |
| Young Scholars of Central PA CS Young Scholars of Central PA CS · Charter | KG–08 | 321 | 7.8:1 |
Middle schools in State College
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Learning Community CS Centre Learning Community CS · Charter | 05–08 | 67 | 11.2:1 | |
| Delta MS State College Area SD | 06–08 | — | — | |
| Mount Nittany MS State College Area SD | 06–08 | 752 | 11.7:1 | |
| Park Forest MS State College Area SD | 06–08 | 822 | 13.1:1 |
High schools in State College
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta HS State College Area SD | 09–12 | — | — | |
| State College Area HS State College Area SD | 09–12 | 2,402 | 11.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.7%
- Hispanic4.9%
- Black3.5%
- Asian9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 State College schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,595 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in State College
How many public schools are in State College, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in State College: 8 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 6,595 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve State College?
Schools with an address in State College belong to 4 education agencies, led by State College Area SD (11 schools), Centre Learning Community CS (1 school), Nittany Valley CS (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in State College?
State College Area HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in State College, with 2,402 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in State College?
Yes. 3 of the 14 public schools in State College are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Centre Learning Community CS, Nittany Valley CS, Young Scholars of Central PA CS. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in State College schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across State College public schools is 11.6:1, lower 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 State College 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