Overview

Park Forest El School is a public school in State College, PA, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 8 elementary schools in State College Area School District.
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School Rating

Park Forest El School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in Pennsylvania with the same grade levels.
7/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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Neighborhood

2181 School Drive
State College, PA 16803
School leader: Ms Jessica Quinter
(814) 231-5010
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  • 8 /10
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    Public district; 6-8
    4.0 (10 Reviews)
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  • NA
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  • NA
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  • NA
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  • NA
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  • 7 /10
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  • 9 /10
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  • 8 /10
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  • 8 /10
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  • 8 /10
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  • 8 /10
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  • 8 /10
    Park Forest Middle School
    0.2 miles
    Public district; 6-8
    4.0 (10 Reviews)
  • 7 /10
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    8.25 miles
    Public district; K-5
    5.0 (2 Reviews)
  • 7 /10
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  • 7 /10
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  • 7 /10
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    5.0 (11 Reviews)