Top Rankings
Coatesville Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,239 students in Coatesville Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Coatesville Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
5,239 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
378 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Coatesville Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#541 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
24%
15%
% Black
29%
14%
% White
39%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,736 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,912 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$182 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$183 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,736
$23,696
Spending / Student
$34,912
$23,119
Best Coatesville Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coatesville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1445 East Lincoln Highway
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3730
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3730
Grades: 10-12
| 1,411 students
Rank: #22.
Kings Highway Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
841 W Kings Hwy
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3775
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3775
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #33.
Coatesville Area Sd Cyber Academy
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Olive St
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-6946
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-6946
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
East Fallowfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2254 Strasburg Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3765
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3765
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #55.
Caln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3609 Lincoln Hwy
Thorndale, PA 19372
(610) 383-3760
Thorndale, PA 19372
(610) 383-3760
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #66.
Rainbow Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1113 West Lincoln Highway
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3780
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3780
Grades: K-5
| 688 students
Rank: #77.
Reeceville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
248 Reeceville Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3785
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3785
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #88.
North Brandywine Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
256 Reeceville Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(412) 351-0698
Coatesville, PA 19320
(412) 351-0698
Grades: 7
| 377 students
Rank: #99.
Scott Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Olive Street
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-6946
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-6946
Grades: 6
| 346 students
Rank: #1010.
Coatesville Intermediate High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1425 E Lincoln Highway
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3735
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3735
Grades: 8-9
| 815 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Coatesville Area School District?
Coatesville Area School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,239 students.
What is the rank of Coatesville Area School District?
Coatesville Area School District is ranked #535 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Coatesville Area School District?
39% of Coatesville Area School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coatesville Area School District?
Coatesville Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Coatesville Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,912 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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