For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,057 students in 19606, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 51 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 19606, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19606, PA are Exeter Twp Sr. High School, Owatin Creek Elementary School and Reiffton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19606 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19606, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19606, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Exeter Twp Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 E 37th St
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3060
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3060
Grades: 9-12
| 1,309 students
Rank: #22.
Owatin Creek Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5000 Boyertown Pike
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 406-4580
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 406-4580
Grades: K-4
| 554 students
Rank: #33.
Reiffton School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4355 Dunham Drive
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-7640
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-7640
Grades: 5-6
| 580 students
Rank: #44.
Lorane Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
699 Rittenhouse Dr
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 582-8608
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 582-8608
Grades: K-4
| 434 students
Rank: #55.
Exeter Twp Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 E 39th St
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3320
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3320
Grades: 7-8
| 636 students
Rank: #66.
Jacksonwald Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Church Lane
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-1820
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-1820
Grades: K-4
| 371 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Antietam Middle School High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2310 Cumberland Ave
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3545
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3545
Grades: 7-12
| 551 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mt Penn Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2310 Cumberland Ave
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3547
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3547
Grades: 3-6
| 259 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 North 25th Street
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 370-2898
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 370-2898
Grades: K-3
| 363 students
19606, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 North 25th Street
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 370-2898
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 370-2898
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19606, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19606, PA include Exeter Twp Sr. High School, Owatin Creek Elementary School and Reiffton School.
How many public schools are located in 19606?
9 public schools are located in 19606.
What percentage of students in 19606 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 19606 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19606?
19606 public schools minority enrollment is 40% 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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