For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,268 students in 19609, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19609, PA are Whitfield Elementary School, Cornwall Terrace Elementary School and Spring Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19609 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19609, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19609, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitfield Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 Van Reed Rd
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Gr: K-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Cornwall Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 Iroquois Ave.
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
270 Green Valley Road
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Shiloh Hills Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Sage Drive
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Gr: K-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Wilson West Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Faust Road
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Wilson Southern Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Iroquois Ave
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
19609, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Dorchester Ave
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Gr: K-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
2173 Garfield Ave
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Gr: K-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19609, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19609, PA include Whitfield Elementary School, Cornwall Terrace Elementary School and Spring Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19609?
7 public elementary schools are located in 19609.
What is the racial composition of students in 19609?
19609 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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