Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15681

Summary:

In the 15681 zip code, there is one standout elementary school, Saltsburg Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the River Valley School District. With a total enrollment of 291 students, Saltsburg Elementary consistently outperforms both the district and state averages on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests, particularly in Math, Science, and English Language Arts.

Saltsburg Elementary has received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. The school's proficiency rates range from 57.5% to 83.3% across different subject areas and grade levels, compared to district averages of 46% to 73.8% and state averages of 40.4% to 65.8%. Additionally, Saltsburg Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.3, which can contribute to more personalized attention and support for students.

Despite serving a population with significant economic need, as indicated by the high percentage (100%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Saltsburg Elementary has been able to maintain its strong academic performance. The school's high per-student spending of $30,727, which is above the state average, may be a contributing factor to its success. Overall, Saltsburg Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution that is effectively serving its students and community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Saltsburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	199 Trojan Lane	Saltsburg	15681	Indiana County	River Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 639-3556	295	23	12.5	100.0%	268 (90.8%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.1%)	75.9	375^th of 1526 public elementary schools	75.4%		84.3	208^th of 1534 public elementary schools	86.4%	167	75.0	60.0	65.9	67.6	83.3	83.3	57.5	63.4	75.0	65.8	$30,727	$3,172	$27,555

Cities Near Zip Code 15681

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Saltsburg	0.15 mi	1	170^th
New Alexandria	6.8 mi	1	142^nd
Export	7.25 mi	1	115^th
Spring Church	8.03 mi	3	441^st
Apollo	8.7 mi	1

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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.

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