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Pottstown 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 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,205 students in Pottstown School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Pottstown School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
3,205 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
247 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pottstown School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#573 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
57%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.60
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
23%
16%
% Black
35%
14%
% White
28%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,474 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,631 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,474
$23,724
Spending / Student
$19,631
$23,146
Best Pottstown School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
461 N York St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6646
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6646
Gr: PK-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Barth Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
467 W Walnut St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6675
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6675
Gr: PK-4 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rupert Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1230 South St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6660
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6660
Gr: PK-4 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
970 N Franklin St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6641
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6641
Gr: PK-4 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Pottstown High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
750 N Washington St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6700
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Pottstown Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Franklin St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6665
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6665
Gr: 5-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pottstown School District?
Pottstown School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,205 students.
What is the rank of Pottstown School District?
Pottstown School District is ranked #574 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Pottstown School District?
35% of Pottstown School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pottstown School District?
Pottstown School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Pottstown School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,631 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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