Top Rankings
Phoenixville Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,966 students in Phoenixville 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 Phoenixville Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
3,966 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
318 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Phoenixville Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 677 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 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
57%
Graduation Rate
91%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.9%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
21%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
65%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,110 is higher than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,376 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$116 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$101 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$29,110
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,376
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Phoenixville Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manavon Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Phantom Way
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5350
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5350
Gr: 2-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Schuylkill Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
290 S White Horse Rd
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5400
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5400
Gr: 2-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Phoenixville Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Gay St
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5100
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,194 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Phoenixville Area Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Purple Pride Parkway
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5200
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Barkley Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 Second Ave
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5300
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5300
Gr: 2-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Phantom Way
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5450
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5450
Gr: K-1 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phoenixville Area School District?
Phoenixville Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,966 students.
What is the rank of Phoenixville Area School District?
Phoenixville Area School District is ranked #100 out of 677 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Phoenixville Area School District?
65% of Phoenixville Area School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phoenixville Area School District?
Phoenixville Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Phoenixville Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,376 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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