Local Information
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Schools
State College School District
The State College Area School District draws its students from a 150 square mile attendance area encompassing the Borough of State College and the surrounding townships of College, Ferguson, Halfmoon, Harris, and Patton, totaling an enrollment of approximately 7,284 in 2005-2006.
- 10 Elementary Schools
- 2 middle Schools
- 1 High School
Bellefonte Area School District
Bellefonte Area School District is located in Centre County and is at the geographical center of the state. The Pennsylvania State University main campus is only 10 miles away. Bellefonte Borough is centrally located in the 118 square mile district. Benner, Marion, Spring, and Walker Townships surround it with rural and suburban communities. Interstate 80 and Interstate 99 providing easy access to the light industry, scientific manufacturing, and agriculture that support the local economy.
- 4 Elementary schools
- 1 middle school
- 1 High School
Bald Eagle Area School District
The Bald Eagle Area School District covers 343 square miles and is located in the northern region of Centre County along the Bald Eagle Valley. It extends north from Howard and Port Matilda to the western branch of the Susquehanna River. The Bald Eagle Area High School is approximately 15 miles from the Penn State University. A total of 2,046 students attend our Jr./Sr. High School and four elementary schools. Our educational system is large enough to provide a wide array of programs and services, but small enough to provide a nurturing, family atmosphere for all students.
- 4 Elementary Schools
- 1 Jr/Sr High School
Coming to State College and Need a Hotel?
Comfort Suites
132 Village Dr., State College, PA 16803
814-235-1900 Fax: 814-234-5530
Courtyard by Marriott
1730 University Dr., State College, PA 16801
814-238-1881
Days Inn Penn State
240 S. Pugh St., State College, PA 16801
814-238-8454
Hampton Inn State College
1101 E. College Ave., State College, PA 16801
814-231-1590
Holiday Inn Express State College
1925 Waddle Rd., State College, PA 16803
814-867-1800
Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
215 Innovation Blvd., State College, PA 16803
814-863-5000
Quality Inn
1274 N. Atherton Street, State College, PA 16803
814-234-1600
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
1450 S. Atherton Street, State College, PA 16801
814-238-3001
Residence Inn State College
1555 University Drive, State College, PA 16801
814-235-6960
Sleep Inn
111 Village Drive, State College, PA 16803
814-235-1020 Fax: 814-235-1388
Stevens Motel
1275 N. Atherton Street, State College, PA 16803
814-238-2438
Super 8 Motel
1663 S. Atherton Street, State College, PA 16801
814-237-8005 Fax: 814-235-1388
The Nittany Lion Inn
200 W. Park Avenue, State College, PA 16803
814-865-8500
Toftrees Resort
1 Country Club Lane, State College, PA 16803
814-234-8000
