For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,291 students in 19609, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 377 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 19609, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19609, PA are Wilson High School, Cornwall Terrace Elementary School and Shiloh Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19609 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19609, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19609, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilson High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2601 Grandview Boulevard
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: 9-12
| 2,024 students
Rank: #22.
Cornwall Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Iroquois Ave.
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Shiloh Hills Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Sage Drive
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #44.
Spring Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Broadcasting Rd
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 533 students
Rank: #55.
Whitfield Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Van Reed Rd
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 612 students
Rank: #66.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
270 Green Valley Road
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 568 students
Rank: #77.
Wilson West MiddleSchool
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Faust Road
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #88.
Wilson Southern MiddleSchool
(Math: 20% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Iroquois Ave
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
19609, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Dorchester Ave
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 131 students
2173 Garfield Ave
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 193 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19609, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19609, PA include Wilson High School, Cornwall Terrace Elementary School and Shiloh Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 19609, PA?
8 public schools are located in 19609, PA.
What percentage of students in 19609, PA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 19609, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19609, PA?
19609, PA public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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