Photo: Nyttend · Public domainBeaver’s public schools outscore 97% of Pennsylvania districts
Math proficiency in Beaver’s districts is 64%, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Beaver, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 92% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Beaver’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 82% and math 64% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,765 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Dutch Ridge El Sch, then Beaver Area MS, then Beaver Area SHS. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
SS Peter & Paul School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Beaver’s grade
A+: better than 97% of Pennsylvania school districts, #29 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Beaver, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Beaver
College Square El Sch
Grades K–2 · 400 students · 12:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Beaver
College Square El Sch
Grades K–2 · 400 students · 12:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Beaver
College Square El Sch
Grades K–2 · 400 students · 12:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Beaver
Dutch Ridge El Sch
Grades 3–6 · 640 students · 18:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Beaver
Dutch Ridge El Sch
Grades 3–6 · 640 students · 18:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Beaver
Dutch Ridge El Sch
Grades 3–6 · 640 students · 18:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Beaver
Dutch Ridge El Sch
Grades 3–6 · 640 students · 18:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Beaver
Beaver Area MS
Grades 7–8 · 291 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Beaver
Beaver Area MS
Grades 7–8 · 291 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Beaver
Beaver Area SHS
Grades 9–12 · 650 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Beaver
Beaver Area SHS
Grades 9–12 · 650 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Beaver
Beaver Area SHS
Grades 9–12 · 650 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Beaver
Beaver Area SHS
Grades 9–12 · 650 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Beaver’s public schools are run by Beaver Area School District, which also serves Bridgewater, Brighton and Vanport. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Beaver vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Beaver’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver | A+ | Beaver Area |
| Brighton | A+ | Beaver Area |
| Vanport | A+ | Beaver Area |
| Bridgewater | — | Beaver Area |
| Potter | — | Central Valley |
3 of the 4 neighbors share Beaver Area with Beaver, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Beaver
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Beaver’s schools
Are Beaver’s schools good?
By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Beaver children attend outscore 97% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #29 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 100%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Beaver in?
Beaver Area School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,981 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Beaver kids go to high school?
Beaver Area SHS, with 650 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Beaver’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Beaver Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Beaver spend per student?
$16,765 in Beaver Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Beaver?
Yes: SS Peter & Paul School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 151 students).
Parents talk
What Beaver families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Beaver → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.