Best Public Schools in Blairsville, PA

Summary:

The city of Blairsville, Pennsylvania is home to three schools: River Valley High School, Blairsville Elementary School, and River Valley Middle School, all part of the River Valley School District. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and provide a range of educational opportunities in the area.

Among the standout schools, Blairsville Elementary School shines, consistently outperforming district and state averages on PSSA tests, particularly in Science. Despite having 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school maintains high academic standards, suggesting effective teaching and support. In contrast, River Valley High School stands out for its strong graduation rate of 87.5% and low dropout rate of 1.6%, both better than the state averages.

The schools in Blairsville exhibit a range of performance metrics, with Blairsville Elementary School and River Valley High School demonstrating notable strengths, while River Valley Middle School has more mixed results. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive look at the educational landscape in Blairsville, highlighting the need for continued focus on supporting and improving outcomes for all students in the area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)							PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blairsville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	106 School Lane	Blairsville	15717	Indiana County	River Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 459-8883	419	32	12.9	100.0%	382 (91.2%)	6 (1.4%)	8 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.5%)	54.8	796^th of 1526 public elementary schools	47.8%		58.8	726^th of 1534 public elementary schools	52.7%	70				30.6	60.6	58.8				50.8	84.5		84.5	38.7	53.5	55.9				49.8	$24,454	$2,524	$21,930
River Valley High School	Public	9-12	100 School Lane	Blairsville	15717	Indiana County	River Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 459-8882	420	37	11.2	99.5%	386 (91.9%)	8 (1.9%)	12 (2.9%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	51.9	374^th of 686 public high schools	45.5%		56.8	326^th of 674 public high schools	51.6%	48	47.5	43.3	59.6																		$29,070	$3,001	$26,070
River Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	104 School Lane	Blairsville	15717	Indiana County	River Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 459-8880	318	21	14.7	100.0%	286 (89.9%)	6 (1.9%)	11 (3.5%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	55.9	404^th of 891 public middle schools	54.7%		60.4	352^nd of 893 public middle schools	60.6%	52							39.8	32.3	29.6	34.0		63.3	63.3				39.8	44.8	54.5	46.3	$20,350	$2,101	$18,249

Cities Near Blairsville

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Derry	7.13 mi	3	416^th
Homer City	8.14 mi	2	245^th
New Florence	9.27 mi	1	618^th
New Alexandria	10.38 mi	1	142^nd
Latrobe	10.48 mi	6	316^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.