Top Rankings
Phoenixville Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,009 students in Phoenixville Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Phoenixville Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
4,009 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
320 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Phoenixville Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
57%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.59
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
142 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
795 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
15%
# Black Students
198 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
2,641 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
66%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
228 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
320
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
272
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
303
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
303
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
317
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
300
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
342
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
317
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
284
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
290
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
294
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
343
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
324
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,306 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 $21,590 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,306
$23,696
Spending / Student
$21,590
$23,119
Best Phoenixville Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phoenixville Area High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Gay St
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5100
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,249 students
Rank: #22.
Schuylkill Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
290 S White Horse Rd
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5400
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5400
Grades: 2-5
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Manavon Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Phantom Way
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5350
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5350
Grades: 2-5
| 497 students
Rank: #44.
Phoenixville Area Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Purple Pride Parkway
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5200
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 945 students
Rank: #55.
Barkley Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 Second Ave
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5300
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5300
Grades: 2-5
| 289 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Phantom Way
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5450
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5450
Grades: K-1
| 591 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phoenixville Area School District?
Phoenixville Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,009 students.
What is the rank of Phoenixville Area School District?
Phoenixville Area School District is ranked #113 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Phoenixville Area School District?
66% of Phoenixville Area School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phoenixville Area School District?
Phoenixville Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Phoenixville Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,590 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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