For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,358 students in Gilbertsville, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Gilbertsville, PA are Boyertown Area Ms-east and Gilbertsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilbertsville, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Gilbertsville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Gilbertsville, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boyertown Area Ms-east
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2020 Big Rd
Gilbertsville, PA 19525
(610) 754-9550
Gilbertsville, PA 19525
(610) 754-9550
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Gilbertsville Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36 Congo Rd
Gilbertsville, PA 19525
(610) 369-7485
Gilbertsville, PA 19525
(610) 369-7485
Gr: K-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gilbertsville, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Gilbertsville, PA include Boyertown Area Ms-east and Gilbertsville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gilbertsville?
2 public schools are located in Gilbertsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilbertsville?
Gilbertsville public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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