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Best Berks County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public high schools serving 21,368 students in Berks County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Berks County, PA are Kutztown Area Sr. High School, Oley Valley Sr. High School and Fleetwood Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berks County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Berks County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Berks County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Exeter Twp Sr. High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Berks County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kutztown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 Trexler Ave
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-7346
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Oley Valley Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17 Jefferson St
Oley, PA 19547
(610) 987-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Fleetwood Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
803 N Richmond St
Fleetwood, PA 19522
(610) 944-7656
Gr: 9-12 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Brandywine Heights High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
103 Old Topton Rd
Topton, PA 19562
(610) 682-5102
Gr: 9-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Daniel Boone Area High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Chestnut St
Birdsboro, PA 19508
(610) 582-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Wilson High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2601 Grandview Boulevard
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Gr: 9-12 | 2,133 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Exeter Twp Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 E 37th St
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3060
Gr: 9-12 | 1,312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Schuylkill Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
929 Lakeshore Dr
Leesport, PA 19533
(610) 926-1706
Gr: 9-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Conrad Weiser High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
44 Big Spring Road
Robesonia, PA 19551
(610) 693-8542
Gr: 9-12 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Boyertown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 N Monroe St
Boyertown, PA 19512
(610) 369-7435
Gr: 9-12 | 2,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Tulpehocken Area High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
430 New Schaefferstown Rd
Bernville, PA 19506
(610) 488-6286
Gr: 9-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
630 Evans Ave
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 374-0739
Gr: 7-12 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1313.
Hamburg Area High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Windsor Street
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-3861
Gr: 9-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
Berks Career And Technology Center-east Campus
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3307 Friedensburg Road
Oley, PA 19547
(610) 374-4073
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1515.
Berks Career And Technology Center-west Campus
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1057 County Welfare Road
Leesport, PA 19533
(610) 374-4073
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1616.
Governor Mifflin Sr. High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 S Waverly St
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-5089
Gr: 9-12 | 1,425 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1717.
Muhlenberg High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Sharp Avenue
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-8078
Gr: 10-12 | 1,166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1818.
Antietam High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N 25th St
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3545
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1919.
Reading Muhlenberg Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2615 Warren Road
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 921-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2020.
Reading Sr. High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5705
Gr: 9-12 | 4,879 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Muhlenberg Jr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Bellevue Ave
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-8034
Gr: 7-9 | 1,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Berks County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Berks County, PA include Kutztown Area Sr. High School, Oley Valley Sr. High School and Fleetwood Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Berks County?
21 public high schools are located in Berks County.
What is the racial composition of students in Berks County?
Berks County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Berks County are often viewed compared to one another?

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