Kutztown Area School District

251 Long Lane
Kutztown, PA 19530
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,332 students in Kutztown Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Kutztown Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,332 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kutztown Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 675 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 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#114 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(22-23)
47%
38%
68%
55%
75%
57%
(22-23)
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
12%
15%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
80%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,137 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,319 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,137
$23,696
Spending / Student
$26,319
$23,119

Best Kutztown Area School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kutztown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
50 Trexler Ave
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-7346
Grades: 9-12
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Kutztown Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
40 Normal Ave
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-3557
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Greenwich-lenhartsville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1457 Sr 737 Krumsville Rd
Lenhartsville, PA 19534
(610) 756-6948
Grades: K-5
| 237 students
Rank: #44.
Kutztown Area Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Deisher Ln
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-3575
Grades: 6-8
| 294 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kutztown Area School District?
Kutztown Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,332 students.
What is the rank of Kutztown Area School District?
Kutztown Area School District is ranked #127 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kutztown Area School District?
80% of Kutztown Area School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kutztown Area School District?
Kutztown Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Kutztown Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,319 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 92% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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