For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,770 students in Hamburg, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 165 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Hamburg, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Hamburg, PA are Hamburg Area High School, Tilden El Center and Hamburg Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamburg, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Hamburg have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Hamburg, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamburg Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Windsor Street
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-3861
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-3861
Grades: 9-12
| 687 students
Rank: #22.
Tilden El Center
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
524 W State St
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-0291
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-0291
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #33.
Hamburg Area Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Windsor Street
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-3990
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-3990
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Hamburg, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
680 East State Street
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-0291
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-0291
Grades: 2-5
| 411 students
524 W State Street
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-8123
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-8123
Grades: K-2
| 283 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hamburg, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Hamburg, PA include Hamburg Area High School, Tilden El Center and Hamburg Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hamburg?
3 public schools are located in Hamburg.
What percentage of students in Hamburg go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Hamburg are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamburg?
Hamburg public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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