For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 930 students in Tower City, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Tower City, PA are Williams Valley Elementary School and Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tower City, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Tower City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Tower City, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams Valley Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10400 State Route 209
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Gr: K-6 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10330 State Route 209
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Gr: 7-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tower City, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Tower City, PA include Williams Valley Elementary School and Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Tower City?
2 public schools are located in Tower City.
What is the racial composition of students in Tower City?
Tower City public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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