For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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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