For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,157 students in 15717, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in 15717, PA are River Valley High School, Blairsville Elementary School and River Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 15717 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 15717, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 15717, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 School Lane
Blairsville, PA 15717
(724) 459-8882
Blairsville, PA 15717
(724) 459-8882
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Blairsville Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
106 School Lane
Blairsville, PA 15717
(724) 459-8883
Blairsville, PA 15717
(724) 459-8883
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
River Valley Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
104 School Lane
Blairsville, PA 15717
(724) 459-8880
Blairsville, PA 15717
(724) 459-8880
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
15717, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
104 School Lane
Blairsville, PA 15717
(724) 459-8880
Blairsville, PA 15717
(724) 459-8880
Gr: 6-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
100 School Lane
Blairsville, PA 15717
(724) 459-8882
Blairsville, PA 15717
(724) 459-8882
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 15717, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 15717, PA include River Valley High School, Blairsville Elementary School and River Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 15717?
3 public schools are located in 15717.
What is the racial composition of students in 15717?
15717 public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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