For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,653 students in 16803, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 16803, PA are Radio Park Elementary School, Park Forest Elementary School and Park Forest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 16803 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 16803, PA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16803, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Radio Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 W Cherry Ln
State College, PA 16803
(814) 231-4115
State College, PA 16803
(814) 231-4115
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Park Forest Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2181 School Dr
State College, PA 16803
(814) 231-5010
State College, PA 16803
(814) 231-5010
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Park Forest Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2180 School Dr
State College, PA 16803
(814) 272-8217
State College, PA 16803
(814) 272-8217
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
16803, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wonderland Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2112 Sandy Drive
State College, PA 16803
(814) 234-5886
State College, PA 16803
(814) 234-5886
Grades: K-5
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 16803, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 16803, PA include Radio Park Elementary School, Park Forest Elementary School and Park Forest Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 16803?
3 public elementary schools are located in 16803.
What is the racial composition of students in 16803?
16803 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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