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Blue Ridge School District

5150 School Road
New Milford, PA 18834-9503
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,039 students in Blue Ridge School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Blue Ridge School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,039 Students
1,668,808 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Blue Ridge School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#368 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
38%
59%
55%
65-69%
57%
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
92%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,964 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,694. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,094 is less than the state median of $23,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,964
$23,694
Spending / Student
$19,094
$23,117

Best Blue Ridge School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5150 School Road
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3141
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Blue Ridge High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5150 School Road
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3144
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Blue Ridge Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5150 School Road
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3177
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Blue Ridge School District?
Blue Ridge School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,039 students.
What is the rank of Blue Ridge School District?
Blue Ridge School District is ranked #354 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Ridge School District?
92% of Blue Ridge School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blue Ridge School District?
Blue Ridge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Blue Ridge School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,094 is less than the state median of $23,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,039 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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