For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 5,169 students in 19604, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19604, PA are Twelfth & Marion Elementary School, Thirteenth & Union Elementary School and Northeast MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19604 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19604, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19604, PA Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Twelfth & Marion Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N 12th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5788
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5788
Grades: PK-4
| 539 students
Rank: #22.
Thirteenth & Union Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5795
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5795
Grades: PK-4
| 614 students
Rank: #33.
Northeast MiddleSchool
(Math: 5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1216 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5774
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5774
Grades: 5-8
| 979 students
Rank: #44.
Tenth & Green Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 10th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5756
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5756
Grades: PK-4
| 558 students
Rank: #55.
Thirteenth & Green Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5766
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5766
Grades: PK-4
| 510 students
Rank: #66.
Central MiddleSchool
(Math: 3% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 North 12th St
Reading, PA 19604
(484) 258-7365
Reading, PA 19604
(484) 258-7365
Grades: 5-8
| 1,969 students
19604, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1700 City Line Ave
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-4501
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-4501
Grades: 6
| 382 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19604, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19604, PA include Twelfth & Marion Elementary School, Thirteenth & Union Elementary School and Northeast MiddleSchool.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19604, PA?
6 public elementary schools are located in 19604, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 19604, PA?
19604, PA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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