The greater Bellefonte Area consists of a rural setting with farm lands and newly developing neighborhoods. The terrain varies from rolling hills to steeper more mountainous terrain as one moves farther from the Borough. There are four elementary schools in the Greater Bellefonte area, after which students attend the Bellefonte Middle School and Bellefonte Area High School, both located in Bellefonte Borough. The greater Bellefonte Area makes a semi-circle around the Borough, allowing residents easy access to the downtown area with a short ten minute drive. Located in the Greater Bellefonte Area is Nittany Country Club which provides fun and recreation for all ages. Many of the statistics for this area have also been combined with the Bellefonte Borough because the two areas are so close.

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Townships and Boroughs Located in the Greater Bellefonte Area

• Benner Township
• Marion Township
• Spring Township
• Walker Township

General Information about the Greater Bellefonte Area¹

Population	22,066
Total Area	146.4 sq. mi.
People Per Sq. Mile	150.3
School Enrollment	3,013
Household Income	$39,067

¹ Note this information includes that of the borough of Bellefonte as well.

Bellefonte Area Schools^*

Schools	Type	Grade	Enrollment	Contact Info
Bellefonte Area High School	Public	7-12	1064	Website Phone: 814-355-4814
Bellefonte Area Middle School	Public	6-8	740	Website Phone: 814-353-5350
Bellefonte Elementary School	Public	K-5	475	Website Phone: 814-353-5338
Benner Elementary School	Public	K-5	188	Website Phone: 814-355-2812
Marion-Walker Elementary School	Public	K-5	328	Website Phone: 814-355-2425
Pleasant Gap Elementary School	Public	K-5	268	Website Phone: 814-359-2739
Centre County Christian Academy	Private	PK-12	104	Phone: 814-355-7805
St. John The Evangelist Catholic	Private	PK-5	135	Phone: 814-355-7859
Sunny Meadow Parochial School	Private	1-8	31

The Borough of Bellefonte Tax Rates^*

	Real Estate			Per Capita		Wage
	Municipal	School District	County	Municipal	School	Municipal	School	Real Estate Transfer
Benner Township	1.890	36.986	6.590	$0	$0	0.6%	1.05%	1%
Marion Township	2.000	36.986	6.590	$0	$0	0.6%	1.05%	1%
Spring Township	3.000	36.986	6.590	$0	$0	0.6%	1.05%	1%
Walker Township	1.340	36.986	6.590	$0	$0	0.6%	1.05%	1%