For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,718 students in 19526, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 165 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 19526, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19526, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 19526 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 19526, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19526, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamburg Area High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Windsor Street
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-3861
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-3861
Gr: 9-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Tilden El Center
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
524 W State St
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-0291
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-0291
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Hamburg Area Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Windsor Street
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-3990
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-3990
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19526, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 19526, PA include Hamburg Area High School, Tilden El Center and Hamburg Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 19526?
3 public schools are located in 19526.
What percentage of students in 19526 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 19526 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19526?
19526 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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