For the 2025 school year, there are 94 public schools serving 61,215 students in Berks County, PA (there are , serving 6,108 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Berks County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Berks County, PA are Kutztown Area Sr. High School, Robeson El Center and Brandywine Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berks County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Berks County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Berks County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kutztown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Trexler Ave
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-7346
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-7346
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Robeson El Center
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 White Bear Rd
Birdsboro, PA 19508
(610) 582-9580
Birdsboro, PA 19508
(610) 582-9580
Gr: K-4 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Brandywine Heights Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
445 Barkley St.
Topton, PA 19562
(610) 682-5171
Topton, PA 19562
(610) 682-5171
Gr: PK-3 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Oley Valley Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 Jefferson St
Oley, PA 19547
(610) 987-4100
Oley, PA 19547
(610) 987-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Wyomissing Hills El Center
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Woodland Rd
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 374-0739
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 374-0739
Gr: K-4 | 644 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Conrad Weiser East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Lincoln Dr
Wernersville, PA 19565
(610) 693-8542
Wernersville, PA 19565
(610) 693-8542
Gr: K-4 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Greenwich-lenhartsville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1457 Sr 737 Krumsville Rd
Lenhartsville, PA 19534
(610) 756-6948
Lenhartsville, PA 19534
(610) 756-6948
Gr: K-5 | 237 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Weisenberg Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2665 Golden Key Rd
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 298-8661
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 298-8661
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
West Reading El Center
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
421 Chestnut St
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 374-0739
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 374-0739
Gr: 5-6 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Kutztown Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 Normal Ave
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-3557
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-3557
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Fleetwood Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
803 N Richmond St
Fleetwood, PA 19522
(610) 944-7656
Fleetwood, PA 19522
(610) 944-7656
Gr: 9-12 | 759 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Brandywine Heights High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
103 Old Topton Rd
Topton, PA 19562
(610) 682-5102
Topton, PA 19562
(610) 682-5102
Gr: 9-12 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1313.
Oley Valley Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3247 Friedensburg Rd
Oley, PA 19547
(610) 987-4100
Oley, PA 19547
(610) 987-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1414.
Reiffton School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4355 Dunham Drive
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-7640
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-7640
Gr: 5-6 | 580 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1515.
Owatin Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5000 Boyertown Pike
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 406-4580
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 406-4580
Gr: K-4 | 554 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1616.
Daniel Boone Area High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Chestnut St
Birdsboro, PA 19508
(610) 582-6100
Birdsboro, PA 19508
(610) 582-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 972 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1717.
Andrew Maier Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
355 Andrew Maier Blvd
Blandon, PA 19510
(610) 926-2502
Blandon, PA 19510
(610) 926-2502
Gr: K-4 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1818.
Wilson High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2601 Grandview Boulevard
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Gr: 9-12 | 2,132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1919.
Exeter Twp Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 E 37th St
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3060
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3060
Gr: 9-12 | 1,309 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2020.
Lorane Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
699 Rittenhouse Dr
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 582-8608
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 582-8608
Gr: K-4 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2121.
Boyertown Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
641 E Second St
Boyertown, PA 19512
(610) 369-7462
Boyertown, PA 19512
(610) 369-7462
Gr: K-5 | 629 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2222.
Penn Bernville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Shartlesville Rd
Bernville, PA 19506
(610) 488-6248
Bernville, PA 19506
(610) 488-6248
Gr: K-6 | 298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2323.
Schuylkill Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
929 Lakeshore Dr
Leesport, PA 19533
(610) 926-1706
Leesport, PA 19533
(610) 926-1706
Gr: 9-12 | 687 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2424.
Conrad Weiser High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
44 Big Spring Road
Robesonia, PA 19551
(610) 693-8542
Robesonia, PA 19551
(610) 693-8542
Gr: 9-12 | 858 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2525.
Oley Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3257 Friedensburg Rd
Oley, PA 19547
(610) 987-4100
Oley, PA 19547
(610) 987-4100
Gr: K-5 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2626.
Daniel Boone Area Primary Center
(Math: 80% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
576 Monocacy Creek Road
Birdsboro, PA 19508
(610) 385-6800
Birdsboro, PA 19508
(610) 385-6800
Gr: K-1 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8390 Lancaster Ave
Bethel, PA 19507
(717) 933-4131
Bethel, PA 19507
(717) 933-4131
Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Fourth Street
Shoemakersville, PA 19555
(610) 562-3024
Shoemakersville, PA 19555
(610) 562-3024
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2929.
Boyertown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 N Monroe St
Boyertown, PA 19512
(610) 369-7435
Boyertown, PA 19512
(610) 369-7435
Gr: 9-12 | 2,162 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3030.
Brecknock Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1332 Alleghenyville Rd
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-5079
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-5079
Gr: K-4 | 490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
Schuylkill Valley Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
114 Ontelaunee Dr
Leesport, PA 19533
(610) 926-7111
Leesport, PA 19533
(610) 926-7111
Gr: 5-8 | 697 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3333.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 Crisscross Rd
Fleetwood, PA 19522
(610) 944-8404
Fleetwood, PA 19522
(610) 944-8404
Gr: K-4 | 554 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3434.
Daniel Boone Area Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1845 Weavertown Rd
Douglassville, PA 19518
(610) 689-6300
Douglassville, PA 19518
(610) 689-6300
Gr: 5-8 | 917 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3535.
Daniel Boone Area Intermediate Center
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Boone Drive
Douglassville, PA 19518
(610) 689-6240
Douglassville, PA 19518
(610) 689-6240
Gr: 2-4 | 634 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Show 59 more public schools in Berks County, PA (out of 94 total schools)
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Berks County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3656 Route 737
Kempton, PA 19529
(610) 756-6926
Kempton, PA 19529
(610) 756-6926
Gr: K-1 | 86 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
200 Boone Dr
Douglassville, PA 19518
(610) 689-6240
Douglassville, PA 19518
(610) 689-6240
Gr: 3-5 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
2144 Weavertown Rd
Douglassville, PA 19518
(610) 689-6200
Douglassville, PA 19518
(610) 689-6200
Gr: K-2 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
400 W 2nd St
Birdsboro, PA 19508
(610) 582-6190
Birdsboro, PA 19508
(610) 582-6190
Gr: 5 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
200 W Weis St
Topton, PA 19562
(610) 682-5131
Topton, PA 19562
(610) 682-5131
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
200 W. Weis St.
Topton, PA 19562
(610) 682-5156
Topton, PA 19562
(610) 682-5156
Gr: 4-5 | 219 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
109 W Vine St
Fleetwood, PA 19522
(610) 944-8404
Fleetwood, PA 19522
(610) 944-8404
Gr: K-5 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
510 Lackawanna St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5280
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5280
Gr: 6 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1700 City Line Ave
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-4501
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-4501
Gr: 6 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
680 East State Street
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-0291
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-0291
Gr: 2-5 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
I-lead Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
401 Penn Street
Reading, PA 19601
(855) 453-2327
Reading, PA 19601
(855) 453-2327
Gr: 9-12
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%
1160 State St
Mertztown, PA 19539
(610) 682-5151
Mertztown, PA 19539
(610) 682-5151
Gr: K-4 | 207 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
810 Brownsville Rd
Reading, PA 19608
(610) 670-1755
Reading, PA 19608
(610) 670-1755
Gr: K-6 | 160 students Minority enrollment: 11%
251 Long Lane Rd
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-6771
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-6771
Gr: K-5 | 110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1445 E Main St
Douglassville, PA 19518
(610) 582-6130
Douglassville, PA 19518
(610) 582-6130
Gr: K | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
14432 Kutztown Road
Fleetwood, PA 19522
(610) 944-8279
Fleetwood, PA 19522
(610) 944-8279
Gr: K-4 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
73 Lyons Rd.
Fleetwood, PA 19522
(610) 682-5161
Fleetwood, PA 19522
(610) 682-5161
Gr: K-2 | 100 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
400 Summit Ave
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 320-8952
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 320-8952
Gr: 6 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
905 Margaret St
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 371-1166
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 371-1166
Gr: 6 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
300 Chestnut St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5934
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5934
Gr: 6-7 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
44 East Avenue Po Box 156
Strausstown, PA 19559
(610) 488-1876
Strausstown, PA 19559
(610) 488-1876
Gr: K-5 | 100 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
901 Margaret St
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 371-5928
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 371-5928
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
524 W State Street
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-8123
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-8123
Gr: K-2 | 283 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Po Box 467
Shartlesville, PA 19554
(610) 488-1978
Shartlesville, PA 19554
(610) 488-1978
Gr: K-5 | 190 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 schools in Berks County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Berks County, PA include Kutztown Area Sr. High School, Robeson El Center and Brandywine Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Berks County?
94 public schools are located in Berks County.
What percentage of students in Berks County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Berks County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Berks County?
Berks County public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Berks County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Berks County include: Wilson Southern Middle School vs. Wilson West Middle School, Willow Creek Elementary School vs. Andrew Maier Elementary School, Conrad Weiser High School vs. Wilson High School
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