For the 2025 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 19,034 students in Schuylkill County, PA (there are , serving 1,238 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Schuylkill County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Schuylkill County, PA are Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School, Blue Mountain El Cressona School and Pine Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schuylkill County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Schuylkill County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Schuylkill County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 Randel St.
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 739-4461
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 739-4461
Gr: K-2 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Blue Mountain El Cressona School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Wilder St
Cressona, PA 17929
(570) 385-5580
Cressona, PA 17929
(570) 385-5580
Gr: 3-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 School Street
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Gr: PK-4 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Blue Mountain El East School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
675 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-1065
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-1065
Gr: K-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Schuylkill Haven El Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 East Main Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6731
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6731
Gr: K-4 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Pine Grove Area High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 School Street
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Blue Mountain High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1076 W Market St
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 366-0511
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 366-0511
Gr: 9-12 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Clarke El Center
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 North 16th St
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2945
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2945
Gr: K-4 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Schuylkill Haven Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Haven Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6708
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6708
Gr: 5-7 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 East Main Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6717
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6717
Gr: 8-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Pine Grove Area Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 School Street
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Gr: 5-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Mahantongo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Ridge Rd
Klingerstown, PA 17941
(570) 648-6062
Klingerstown, PA 17941
(570) 648-6062
Gr: K-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1313.
West Penn Twp Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 School Dr
New Ringgold, PA 17960
(570) 386-5051
New Ringgold, PA 17960
(570) 386-5051
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1414.
Pottsville Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16th Street & Elk Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2960
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2960
Gr: 9-12 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1515.
Minersville Area El Center
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
North Fifth Street
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-1400
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-1400
Gr: 1-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1616.
Hegins-hubley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 W Main St
Valley View, PA 17983
(570) 682-9011
Valley View, PA 17983
(570) 682-9011
Gr: K-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1717.
Blue Mountain Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
685 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Schuylkill Technology Centers-north Campus
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Technology Drive
Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-1034
Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-1034
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Schuylkill Technology Centers-south Campus
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15 Maple Avenue
Mar Lin, PA 17951
(570) 544-4748
Mar Lin, PA 17951
(570) 544-4748
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #2020.
Saint Clair Area El/ms
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
227 S Mill St
Saint Clair, PA 17970
(570) 429-2716
Saint Clair, PA 17970
(570) 429-2716
Gr: K-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2121.
Lengel Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1541 Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2923
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2923
Gr: 5-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2222.
Tamaqua Area Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Penn St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1901
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1901
Gr: 9-12 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2323.
North Schuylkill Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38 Line St
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-3661
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-3661
Gr: K-6 | 1,066 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2424.
Tamaqua Area Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 Penn Street
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1210
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1210
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2525.
North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 Academy Lane Route 61
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-0495
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-0495
Gr: 7-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2626.
Tamaqua Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Boyle Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-3306
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-3306
Gr: K-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2727.
Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Battlin Miner Dr & Low Rd
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-1400
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-1400
Gr: 7-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2828.
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 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2929.
Tri-valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 E Main St
Hegins, PA 17938
(570) 682-3125
Hegins, PA 17938
(570) 682-3125
Gr: 7-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3030.
Shenandoah Valley Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Centre Street
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-2796
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-2796
Gr: PK-6 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3131.
Mahanoy Area Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Gr: K-6 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3232.
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: 14%
Rank: #3333.
Gillingham Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 Howard Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Gr: K-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3434.
Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms
(Math: 10% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 Kelayres Rd
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Gr: K-8 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3535.
Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Centre Street
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-1957
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-1957
Gr: 7-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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Schuylkill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Broad St
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 875-4858
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 875-4858
Gr: K-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
42 S Center St
Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-3661
Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-3661
Gr: K-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Gr: 5-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
15 Kelayres Rd
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Gr: K-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
89 N Hancock St
Ringtown, PA 17967
(570) 889-3161
Ringtown, PA 17967
(570) 889-3161
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
50 Meadow Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-6932
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-6932
Gr: K-1 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Schuylkill County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Schuylkill County, PA include Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School, Blue Mountain El Cressona School and Pine Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Schuylkill County?
38 public schools are located in Schuylkill County.
What percentage of students in Schuylkill County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Schuylkill County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Schuylkill County?
Schuylkill County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Schuylkill County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Schuylkill County include: Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School vs. Blue Mountain High School, Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School vs. Tri-valley Jr. Sr. High School, Tri-valley Jr. Sr. High School vs. Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School
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