For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 961 students in Tower City, PA.
The top ranked public schools in Tower City, PA are Williams Valley Elementary School and Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tower City, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Tower City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tower City, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williams Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10400 State Route 209
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Grades: K-6
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 440 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tower City, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Tower City, PA include Williams Valley Elementary School and Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Tower City?
2 public schools are located in Tower City.
What is the racial composition of students in Tower City?
Tower City public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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