Bellefonte Area School District is located in Centre County and is at the geographical center of the commonwealth. Penn State's main campus is about 10 miles away. The Borough of Bellefonte is centrally located in the 118-square-mile district and is surrounded by Benner, Marion, Spring and Walker townships with rural and suburban communities. Nearby Interstates 80 and 99 provide access to the light industry, manufacturing and agriculture that supports the local economy.