Blain EL Sch

Blain El Sch serves 267 students in grades PK through 5 in the small rural community of Blain, Pennsylvania. This public elementary school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1 with 23 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #615 out of 2,852 Pennsylvania elementary schools, placing it in the 78th percentile statewide.

Students show competency across core subjects, with 56% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, and 53% meeting proficiency standards in mathematics. Located at 132 Blain Road in Perry County, the school serves a tight-knit rural community where the median household income is $58,571 and median home values average $140,400. The surrounding ZIP code 17006 has a population of just 1,020 residents, with 15% of families experiencing poverty and 11% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

Blain El Sch operates in Pennsylvania's scenic rural landscape, providing elementary education in a small-town setting where students benefit from close community connections and individualized attention that comes with smaller class sizes.

Located in a rural area, Blain EL Sch may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.