Photo: Frost Entomological Museum · CC BY 2.0Patton Township’s public schools outscore 92% of Pennsylvania districts
On the state math tests, 60% of Patton Township’s students scored proficient, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Patton Township, 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 91% 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.
Patton Township’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 76% and math 60% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $24,249 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Park Forest MS, then State College Area HS. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Merakey Education and Autism Center (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 Patton Township’s grade
A: better than 92% of Pennsylvania school districts, #108 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 Patton Township, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Patton Township · depends on your address
Park Forest El Sch
Grades K–5 · 419 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in State College
Gray's Woods El Sch
Grades K–5 · 356 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Port Matilda
1st grade in Patton Township · depends on your address
Park Forest El Sch
Grades K–5 · 419 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in State College
Gray's Woods El Sch
Grades K–5 · 356 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Port Matilda
2nd grade in Patton Township · depends on your address
Park Forest El Sch
Grades K–5 · 419 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in State College
Gray's Woods El Sch
Grades K–5 · 356 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Port Matilda
3rd grade in Patton Township · depends on your address
Park Forest El Sch
Grades K–5 · 419 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in State College
Gray's Woods El Sch
Grades K–5 · 356 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Port Matilda
4th grade in Patton Township · depends on your address
Park Forest El Sch
Grades K–5 · 419 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in State College
Gray's Woods El Sch
Grades K–5 · 356 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Port Matilda
5th grade in Patton Township · depends on your address
Park Forest El Sch
Grades K–5 · 419 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in State College
Gray's Woods El Sch
Grades K–5 · 356 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Port Matilda
6th grade in Patton Township
Park Forest MS
Grades 6–8 · 822 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in State College
7th grade in Patton Township
Park Forest MS
Grades 6–8 · 822 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in State College
8th grade in Patton Township
Park Forest MS
Grades 6–8 · 822 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in State College
9th grade in Patton Township
State College Area HS
Grades 8–12 · 2,402 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in State College
10th grade in Patton Township
State College Area HS
Grades 8–12 · 2,402 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in State College
11th grade in Patton Township
State College Area HS
Grades 8–12 · 2,402 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in State College
12th grade in Patton Township
State College Area HS
Grades 8–12 · 2,402 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in State College
Patton Township’s public schools are run by State College Area School District, which also serves College, Ferguson, Halfmoon and Harris and others. 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
Patton Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Patton Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Patton Township | A | State College Area |
| Huston | B+ | Bald Eagle Area |
| Halfmoon | A | State College Area |
| Ferguson | A | State College Area |
| Benner | B+ | Bellefonte Area |
| College | A | State College Area |
3 of the 5 neighbors share State College Area with Patton Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Patton Township
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 Patton Township’s schools
Are Patton Township’s schools good?
By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Patton Township children attend outscore 92% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #108 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 96%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Patton Township in?
State College Area School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 6,799 students in 11 schools (2024–25).
Where do Patton Township kids go to high school?
State College Area HS in State College, with 2,402 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Patton Township’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in State College Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Patton Township spend per student?
$24,249 in State College Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Patton Township?
Yes: Merakey Education and Autism Center (special education, grades 4–12, 17 students).
Parents talk
What Patton Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Patton Township → 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.