For the 2024 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 18,274 students in Schuylkill County, PA (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,165 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Schuylkill County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Schuylkill County, PA are Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School, Blue Mountain El Cressona School and Pottsville Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schuylkill County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Schuylkill County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Schuylkill County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 Randel St.
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 739-4461
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 739-4461
Grades: K-2
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Mountain El Cressona School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 Wilder St
Cressona, PA 17929
(570) 385-5580
Cressona, PA 17929
(570) 385-5580
Grades: 3-5
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
Pottsville Area High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16th Street & Elk Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2960
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2960
Grades: 9-12
| 889 students
Rank: #44.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
107 School Street
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Grades: K-4
| 545 students
Rank: #55.
Schuylkill Haven El Center
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 East Main Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6731
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6731
Grades: K-4
| 429 students
Rank: #66.
Blue Mountain High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1076 W Market St
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 366-0511
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 366-0511
Grades: 9-12
| 795 students
Rank: #77.
Blue Mountain El East School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
675 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-1065
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-1065
Grades: K-5
| 632 students
Rank: #88.
Tamaqua Area Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Penn St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1901
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1901
Grades: 9-12
| 680 students
Rank: #99.
Pine Grove Area High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 School Street
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Grades: 9-12
| 533 students
Rank: #1010.
West Penn Twp Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
185 School Dr
New Ringgold, PA 17960
(570) 386-5051
New Ringgold, PA 17960
(570) 386-5051
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #1111.
Mahantongo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Ridge Rd
Klingerstown, PA 17941
(570) 648-6062
Klingerstown, PA 17941
(570) 648-6062
Grades: K-6
| 136 students
Rank: #1212.
Tamaqua Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Boyle Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-3306
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-3306
Grades: K-5
| 667 students
Rank: #1313.
Blue Mountain MiddleSchool
(Math: 25% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
685 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #1414.
Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 East Main Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6717
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6717
Grades: 8-12
| 467 students
Rank: #1515.
Minersville Area El Center
(Math: 24% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
North Fifth Street
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-1400
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-1400
Grades: 1-6
| 456 students
Rank: #1616.
Pine Grove Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 22% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 School Street
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Grades: 5-8
| 510 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Schuylkill Technology Centers-north Camp
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Technology Drive
Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-1034
Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-1034
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Schuylkill Technology Centers-south Camp
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15 Maple Avenue
Mar Lin, PA 17951
(570) 544-4748
Mar Lin, PA 17951
(570) 544-4748
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #1919.
Clarke El Center
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 North 16th St
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2945
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2945
Grades: K-4
| 762 students
Rank: #2020.
Saint Clair Area El/ms
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
227 S Mill St
Saint Clair, PA 17970
(570) 429-2716
Saint Clair, PA 17970
(570) 429-2716
Grades: K-8
| 527 students
Rank: #2121.
Schuylkill Haven MiddleSchool
(Math: 15% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Haven Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6708
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6708
Grades: 5-7
| 264 students
Rank: #2222.
Tri-valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 E Main St
Hegins, PA 17938
(570) 682-3125
Hegins, PA 17938
(570) 682-3125
Grades: 7-12
| 431 students
Rank: #2323.
North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 Academy Lane Route 61
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-0495
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-0495
Grades: 7-12
| 980 students
Rank: #2424.
Lengel MiddleSchool
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1541 Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2923
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2923
Grades: 5-8
| 707 students
Rank: #2525.
North Schuylkill Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38 Line St
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-3661
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-3661
Grades: K-6
| 1,047 students
Rank: #2626.
Tamaqua Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 Penn Street
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1210
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1210
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #2727.
Williams Valley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10400 State Route 209
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Grades: K-6
| 493 students
Rank: #2828.
Shenandoah Valley Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Centre Street
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-2796
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-2796
Grades: PK-6
| 615 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Hegins-hubley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 W Main St
Valley View, PA 17983
(570) 682-9011
Valley View, PA 17983
(570) 682-9011
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Battlin Miner Dr & Low Rd
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-1400
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-1400
Grades: 7-12
| 526 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10330 State Route 209
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Grades: 7-12
| 458 students
Rank: #3232.
Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Centre Street
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-1957
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-1957
Grades: 7-12
| 469 students
Rank: #3333.
Mahanoy Area Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Grades: K-6
| 552 students
Rank: #3434.
Gillingham Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 Howard Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Grades: K-12
| 231 students
Rank: #3535.
Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15 Kelayres Rd
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-8
| 767 students
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Schuylkill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Broad St
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 875-4858
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 875-4858
Grades: K-6
| 454 students
42 S Center St
Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-3661
Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-3661
Grades: K-6
| 379 students
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Grades: 5-8
| 314 students
15 Kelayres Rd
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-6
| 430 students
89 N Hancock St
Ringtown, PA 17967
(570) 889-3161
Ringtown, PA 17967
(570) 889-3161
Grades: PK-12
| 139 students
50 Meadow Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-6932
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-6932
Grades: K-1
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Schuylkill County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Schuylkill County, PA include Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School, Blue Mountain El Cressona School and Pottsville Area High School.
How many public schools are located in Schuylkill County, PA?
37 public schools are located in Schuylkill County, PA.
What percentage of students in Schuylkill County, PA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Schuylkill County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Schuylkill County, PA?
Schuylkill County, PA public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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