For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 891 students in 19611, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,011 private students). 47% of all K-12 students in 19611, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19611, PA are West Reading El Center and Millmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19611 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19611, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19611, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Reading El Center
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
421 Chestnut St
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 374-0739
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 374-0739
Grades: 5-6
| 293 students
Rank: #22.
Millmont Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Summit Avenue
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 371-5853
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 371-5853
Grades: PK-4
| 598 students
19611, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Summit Ave
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 320-8952
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 320-8952
Grades: 6
| 390 students
905 Margaret St
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 371-1166
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 371-1166
Grades: 6
| 287 students
901 Margaret St
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 371-5928
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 371-5928
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19611, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19611, PA include West Reading El Center and Millmont Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 19611?
2 public schools are located in 19611.
What percentage of students in 19611 go to public school?
47% of all K-12 students in 19611 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19611?
19611 public schools minority enrollment is 72% 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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