Centre County School Districts
Penns Valley Area
The Penns Valley Area is diverse, with bustling State College adjoining on the West and spacious farms spanning for miles toward the East. With a population of just over 11,380, Penns Valley offers the best of both worlds—proximity to the town/gown atmosphere of State College or to the rural area highlighted by a drive through the valley to be greeted by Amish farm land. Penns Valley also offers a rural school district that graduates roughly 100 students each year with a total of five schools. Penns Valley is accessible from Route 322, Route 45, and Route 192, all connecting to other communities in Centre County.
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Townships and Boroughs Located in Penns Valley
- Borough of Centre Hall
- Borough of Millheim
- Gregg Township
- Haines Township
- Miles Township
- Penn Township
- Potter Township
General Information about Penns Valley
| Population | 11,382 |
| Total Area | 253.9 sq. mi. |
| People Per Sq. Mile | 44.8 |
| School Enrollment | 1,671 |
| Household Income | $40,167 |
Penns Valley Area Schools*
| Schools | Type | Grade | Enrollment | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penns Valley Area High School | Public | 7-12 | 840 | Website 814-422-8854 |
| Centre Hall Potter Elementary School | Public | K-6 | 334 | Website 814-364-1481 |
| Gregg Township Elementary School | Public | K-6 | 152 | 814-422-8822 |
| Miles Township Elementary School | Public | 1-6 | 79 | Website 814-349-8868 |
| Penns Valley Elementary School | Public | K-6 | 266 | Website 814-422-8824 |
Penns Valley Tax Rates*
| Real Estate | Per Capita | Wage | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal | School District | County | Municipal | School | Municipal | School | Real Estate Transfer | |
| Centre Hall Borough | 1.230 |
37.870 |
6.590 | $0 | $10 | 0.5% | 1.30% | 1.0% |
| Gregg Township | 2.500 | 37.870 | 6.590 | $5 | $10 | 0.5% | 1.30% | 1.0% |
| Haines Township | 4.000 | 37.870 | 6.590 | $5 | $10 | 0.5% | 1.30% | 1.0% |
| Miles Township | 2.000 | 37.870 | 6.590 | $5 | $10 | 0.5% | 1.30% | 1.0% |
| Millheim Township | 3.000 | 37.870 | 6.590 | $5 | $10 | 0.5% | 1.30% | 1.0% |
| Penn Township | 3.000 | 37.870 | 6.590 | $5 | $10 | 0.5% | 1.30% | 1.0% |
| Potter Township | 1.580 | 37.870 | 6.590 | $5 | $10 | 0.5% | 1.30% | 1.0% |
*Sources
School Information
- www.greatschools.net
- Town & Gown's Guide to Centre County Neighborhoods 2006-2007
- http://nces.ed.gov/index.asp
General Information
- Town & Gown's Guide to Centre County Neighborhoods 2006-2007
Tax Information
- Town & Gown's Guide to Centre County Neighborhoods 2006-2007
- http://www.co.centre.pa.us/assessment/millage.asp

