For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,777 students in Pottsville, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pottsville, PA are Clarke El Center, Lengel Middle School and Gillingham Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pottsville, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pottsville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pottsville, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarke El Center
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 North 16th St
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2945
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2945
Grades: K-4
| 845 students
Rank: #22.
Lengel Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1541 Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2923
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2923
Grades: 5-8
| 682 students
Rank: #33.
Gillingham Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 Howard Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Grades: K-12
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pottsville, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pottsville, PA include Clarke El Center, Lengel Middle School and Gillingham Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pottsville?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pottsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Pottsville?
Pottsville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Pottsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pottsville include: Lengel Middle School vs. Clarke El Center, Clarke El Center vs. Gillingham Charter School, Clarke El Center vs. Lengel Middle School
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