For the 2025 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 Belle Vernon Area High School, Rostraver Elementary School and Marion Elementary 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 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Belle Vernon have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Vernon Area High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Crest Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 749 students
Rank: #22.
Rostraver Elementary School
(Math: 48% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 654 students
Rank: #33.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Perry Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Grades: K-6
| 662 students
Rank: #44.
Belle Vernon Area Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Perry Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Grades: 7-8
| 347 students
Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Perry Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 309 students
250 Crest Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Belle Vernon, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Belle Vernon, PA include Belle Vernon Area High School, Rostraver Elementary School and Marion Elementary 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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