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North Star Central Elementary School

North Star SD · Somerset County · 1215 Morris Ave, Boswell, PA 15531.0

(814)629-5627

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10/10
#61
Rank 61 out of 1,545
Top 4%
English Language Arts10/10 · #110 · 93rd percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #52 · 97th percentile
Science10/10 · #57 · 96th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked away in the quiet hills of Somerset County, North Star Central Elementary is a standout in a part of Pennsylvania that often flies under the radar. Families in and around Boswell get access to academics that genuinely compete with schools in far larger districts — particularly in math and science, where students perform at near the top of the state. It's the kind of close-knit rural community where teachers know your kids by name, and the strong test scores reflect a school that takes learning seriously without losing that small-town warmth.

Student Demographics

131 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
125 (95%)
African American
3 (2%)
Multiple Races
2 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged54 (41%)
Students with Disabilities18 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

385
Enrollment
35.9
Teachers (FTE)
10.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1404 · 12th percentile

4 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.