For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,340 students in 19605, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 472 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 19605, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19605, PA are Muhlenberg High School, Muhlenberg El Center and C E Cole Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19605 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19605, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19605, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Muhlenberg High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Sharp Avenue
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-8078
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-8078
Grades: 10-12
| 1,169 students
Rank: #22.
Muhlenberg El Center
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Sharp Avenue
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-8028
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-8028
Grades: K-3
| 1,215 students
Rank: #33.
C E Cole Intermediate School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Bellevue Avenue
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-8000
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-8000
Grades: 4-6
| 950 students
Rank: #44.
Muhlenberg Jr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Bellevue Ave
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-8034
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-8034
Grades: 7-9
| 1,006 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19605, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19605, PA include Muhlenberg High School, Muhlenberg El Center and C E Cole Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 19605?
4 public schools are located in 19605.
What percentage of students in 19605 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 19605 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19605?
19605 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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