Boyertown Area School District

911 Montgomery Ave
Boyertown, PA 19512-9607
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Boyertown Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,300 students in Boyertown Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Boyertown Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
6,300 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
412 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Boyertown Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#216 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

48%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

57%
55%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

68%
57%
92%
87.5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
9.7%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
7%
16%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
3%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
85%
60%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,756 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,340 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$143 MM
$44,930 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$122 MM
$43,758 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$22,756
$26,978

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$19,340
$26,274

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Boyertown Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Hanover-upper Frederick Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2547 Big Rd
Frederick, PA 19435
(610) 754-9580
Gr: K-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Boyertown Area Ms-east
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2020 Big Rd
Gilbertsville, PA 19525
(610) 754-9550
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Gilbertsville Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
36 Congo Rd
Gilbertsville, PA 19525
(610) 369-7485
Gr: K-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Boyertown Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
641 E Second St
Boyertown, PA 19512
(610) 369-7462
Gr: K-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Boyertown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 N Monroe St
Boyertown, PA 19512
(610) 369-7435
Gr: 9-12 | 2,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Earl Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Schoolhouse Rd
Boyertown, PA 19512
(610) 369-7504
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Boyertown Area Ms-west
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
380 S Madison St
Boyertown, PA 19512
(610) 369-7471
Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1406 Route 100
Barto, PA 19504
(610) 754-9589
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Colebrookdale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Montgomery Avenue
Boyertown, PA 19512
(610) 369-7427
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Boyertown Area School District?
Boyertown Area School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,300 students.
What is the rank of Boyertown Area School District?
Boyertown Area School District is ranked #218 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Boyertown Area School District?
85% of Boyertown Area School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Boyertown Area School District?
Boyertown Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Boyertown Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,340 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,300 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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