BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Blue Ridge El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Blue Ridge SD school district, located in New Milford, PA with about 503 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, Blue Ridge El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Blue Ridge Elementary School, located at 5150 School Road in New Milford, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary educational facility for the youngest students within the Blue Ridge School District. Situated in a rural setting in Susquehanna County, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and character building. The school serves the local community by providing a structured curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating programs that encourage student engagement and personal growth.

Beyond core academics, Blue Ridge Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a community-oriented school culture. The administration and faculty prioritize parent-teacher collaboration and strive to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential. By leveraging its position within the broader Blue Ridge School District, the elementary school provides students with a stable transition into middle school, focusing on preparing them for long-term academic success through a balance of rigorous instruction and extracurricular involvement.

For more information, contact Blue Ridge El Sch at (570) 465-3141 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.