For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 926 students in Montgomery, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 42 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Montgomery, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery, PA are Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School and Montgomery Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Montgomery, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Penn Street
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Penn St
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Gr: PK-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Montgomery, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
120 Penn Street
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Montgomery, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery, PA include Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School and Montgomery Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery?
2 public schools are located in Montgomery.
What percentage of students in Montgomery go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Montgomery are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery?
Montgomery public schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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