For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,373 students in Beaver Falls, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Beaver Falls, PA are Blackhawk Intermediate School, Highland Middle School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaver Falls, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Beaver Falls have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Beaver Falls, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blackhawk Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
635 Shenango Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-5050
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-5050
Gr: K-4 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
402 Shenango Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1700
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1700
Gr: 5-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 15th Street
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-3420
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-3420
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Beaver Falls Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 8th Ave
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 846-5470
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 846-5470
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
701 Darlington Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1268
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1268
Gr: K-2 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Beaver Falls, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Beaver Falls, PA include Blackhawk Intermediate School, Highland Middle School and Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Beaver Falls?
5 public elementary schools are located in Beaver Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaver Falls?
Beaver Falls public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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