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6.4 avg / 10

Best Schools in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.4/10
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Choosing a school in Pine Grove?

Use this page to compare every school in Pine Grove by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Pine Grove EL Sch

8.0/10

Elementary · Pine Grove Area Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Pine Grove Area HS

7.3/10

High · Pine Grove Area Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Pine Grove Area MS

4.0/10

Middle · Pine Grove Area Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Pine Grove for 2026 are Pine Grove EL Sch (8.0/10), Pine Grove Area HS (7.3/10), and Pine Grove Area MS (4.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

3

in this city

Avg Score

6.4

out of 10

Median Home

$203,300

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Pine Grove EL Sch

STAAR proficiency rose +1.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pine Grove schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Pine Grove

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Pine Grove EL Sch 8.0 / 10
2 Pine Grove Area HS 7.3 / 10
3 Pine Grove Area MS 4.0 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.4/10

67% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$74,261

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$203,300

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
18%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
31 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
81%

Of occupied housing units

How Pine Grove compares

Pennsylvania rank

#223 of 408

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Pennsylvania avg (6.3)

Median household income

$74k

94% of Pennsylvania median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania

Pine Grove, Pennsylvania is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.4 out of 10, schools in Pine Grove show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Pine Grove is Pine Grove EL Sch with a composite score of 8.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Pine Grove is served by 1 school district: Pine Grove Area SD. These districts collectively serve 1,470 students.

Pine Grove's community shows 18% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $74,261. The poverty rate in the area is 6.5%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 17963 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 521 students · Pre-K–4th 8.0

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 447 students · 5th–8th 4.0

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 502 students · 9th–12th 7.3

Schools in Pine Grove

Pine Grove, Pennsylvania · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$74,261

Median Home Value

$203,300

Median Rent

$882/mo

Population

9,444

College Educated

18%

Homeownership

81%

Avg Commute

31 min

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Community Profile

Pine Grove has a median household income of $74,261. It is a community where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $203,300, with a median rent of $882/month. The local poverty rate of 6.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania

How many schools are in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania?

Pine Grove has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Pine Grove is 6.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked school in Pine Grove on MySchoolScout is Pine Grove EL Sch with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked elementary school in Pine Grove on MySchoolScout is Pine Grove EL Sch with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best middle school in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked middle school in Pine Grove on MySchoolScout is Pine Grove Area MS with a composite score of 4.0/10.

What is the best high school in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked high school in Pine Grove on MySchoolScout is Pine Grove Area HS with a composite score of 7.3/10.

How many school districts serve Pine Grove, Pennsylvania?

Pine Grove is served by 1 school district: Pine Grove Area Sd.

What is the education level in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania?

According to Census data, 18% of adults in Pine Grove have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania?

The median household income in Pine Grove is approximately $74,261 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Pine Grove is 12.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.