For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,412 students in Belle Vernon, PA (there are , serving 240 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Belle Vernon, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Belle Vernon, PA are Rostraver Elementary School, Belle Vernon Area High School and Belle Vernon Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belle Vernon, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Belle Vernon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Belle Vernon, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rostraver Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Crest Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Gr: K-6 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Belle Vernon Area High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Crest Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Belle Vernon Area Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Perry Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Gr: 7-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Perry Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Gr: K-6 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 Perry Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
250 Crest Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Belle Vernon, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Belle Vernon, PA include Rostraver Elementary School, Belle Vernon Area High School and Belle Vernon Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Belle Vernon?
4 public schools are located in Belle Vernon.
What percentage of students in Belle Vernon go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Belle Vernon are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Vernon?
Belle Vernon public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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