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Best Schuylkill County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 36 public schools serving 19,034 students in Schuylkill County, PA (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,171 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Schuylkill County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Schuylkill County, PA are Pine Grove Elementary School, Blue Mountain El East School and Schuylkill Haven El Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schuylkill County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Schuylkill County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Schuylkill County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
107 School Street
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Gr: PK-4 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Blue Mountain El East School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
675 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-1065
Gr: K-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Schuylkill Haven El Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
701 East Main Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6731
Gr: K-4 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Pine Grove Area High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 School Street
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Blue Mountain High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1076 W Market St
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 366-0511
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Clarke El Center
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 North 16th St
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2945
Gr: K-4 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Schuylkill Haven Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Haven Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6708
Gr: 5-7 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 East Main Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6717
Gr: 8-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Pine Grove Area Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
105 School Street
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Gr: 5-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Mahantongo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Ridge Rd
Klingerstown, PA 17941
(570) 648-6062
Gr: K-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1111.
West Penn Twp Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
185 School Dr
New Ringgold, PA 17960
(570) 386-5051
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Pottsville Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16th Street & Elk Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2960
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
Minersville Area El Center
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
North Fifth Street
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 544-1400
Gr: 1-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Hegins-hubley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 W Main St
Valley View, PA 17983
(570) 682-9011
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
Blue Mountain Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
685 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Schuylkill Technology Centers-north Campus
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Technology Drive
Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-1034
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Schuylkill Technology Centers-south Campus
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Maple Avenue
Mar Lin, PA 17951
(570) 544-4748
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1818.
Saint Clair Area El/ms
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
227 S Mill St
Saint Clair, PA 17970
(570) 429-2716
Gr: K-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1919.
Lengel Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1541 Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2923
Gr: 5-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2020.
Tamaqua Area Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Penn St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1901
Gr: 9-12 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2121.
North Schuylkill Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
38 Line St
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-3661
Gr: K-6 | 1,064 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2222.
Tamaqua Area Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
502 Penn Street
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1210
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2323.
North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Academy Lane Route 61
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-0495
Gr: 7-12 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2424.
Tamaqua Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Boyle Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-3306
Gr: K-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2525.
Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
40 High School Lane
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 544-1400
Gr: 7-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2626.
Williams Valley Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10400 State Route 209
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Gr: K-6 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2727.
Tri-valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
155 E Main St
Hegins, PA 17938
(570) 682-3125
Gr: 7-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2828.
Shenandoah Valley Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
805 West Centre Street
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-2796
Gr: PK-6 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2929.
Mahanoy Area Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Gr: K-6 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3030.
Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10330 State Route 209
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Gr: 7-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #3131.
Gillingham Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
915 Howard Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Gr: K-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3232.
Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms
(Math: 10% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Kelayres Rd
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Gr: K-8 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3333.
Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
805 West Centre Street
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-1957
Gr: 7-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3434.
Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Gr: 7-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Blue Mountain El West School
20 North Front St
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 739-4461
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Schuylkill County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Schuylkill County, PA include Pine Grove Elementary School, Blue Mountain El East School and Schuylkill Haven El Center.
How many public schools are located in Schuylkill County?
38 public schools are located in Schuylkill County.
What percentage of students in Schuylkill County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Schuylkill County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Schuylkill County?
Schuylkill County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Schuylkill County are often viewed compared to one another?

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