Top Rankings
Pottstown School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 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 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% 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
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
3,205 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
245 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Pottstown 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 78% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#577 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
57%
Graduation Rate
78%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.59
# American Indian Students
16 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
726 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
15%
# Black Students
1,122 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
35%
14%
# White Students
937 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
29%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
384 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
127
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
245
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
259
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
237
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
239
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
275
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
215
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
228
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
238
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
221
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
227
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
253
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
204
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
237
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,474 in this school district is less 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 $19,631 is less than the state median of $23,119. 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
$23,696
Spending / Student
$19,631
$23,119
Best Pottstown School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
Pottstown High School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 921 students
Rank: #44.
Rupert Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1230 South St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6660
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6660
Grades: PK-4
| 374 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 367 students
Rank: #66.
Pottstown Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Franklin St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6665
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6665
Grades: 5-8
| 902 students
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 #582 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pottstown School District?
35% of Pottstown School District students are Black, 29% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 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 lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
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 $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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