Best Schools in Berks County, PA
Berks County, PA has a total of 144 schools including 43 high schools, 28 middle schools and 73 elementary schools. A total of 75,233 students attend Berks County, PA schools. On average, schools in Berks County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Berks County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Berks County, PA
Berks County, PA has 43 high schools with 27,070 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Berks County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Berks County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Oley Valley Shs
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Oley Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 504 Students
2. Wyomissing Area Jshs
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Wyomissing Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 906 Students
3. Schuylkill Valley Hs
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Schuylkill Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 666 Students
4. Reading Muhlenberg Ctc
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Reading Muhlenberg Ctc • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 15 Students
5. Upper Perkiomen Hs
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Upper Perkiomen Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1059 Students
6. Daniel Boone Area Hs
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Daniel Boone Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1037 Students
7. Pottsgrove Shs
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Pottsgrove Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1021 Students
8. Boyertown Area Shs
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Boyertown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2158 Students
9. Twin Valley Hs
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Twin Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1023 Students
10. Wilson Hs
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Wilson Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2059 Students
Best Middle Schools in Berks County, PA
Berks County, PA has 28 middle schools with 20,779 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Berks County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Berks County don't meet expectations.
1. Wilson West Ms
SchoolGrade
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Wilson Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 739 Students
2. Eyer Ms
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East Penn Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 847 Students
3. Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms
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Brandywine Heights Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 501 Students
4. Twin Valley Ms
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Twin Valley Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 920 Students
5. Oley Valley Ms
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Oley Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 357 Students
6. Reiffton Sch
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Exeter Township Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 612 Students
7. Upper Perkiomen Ms
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Upper Perkiomen Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
8. Kutztown Area Ms
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Kutztown Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 296 Students
9. Exeter Twp Jhs
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Exeter Township Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 637 Students
10. Schuylkill Valley Ms
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Schuylkill Valley Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 673 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Berks County, PA
Berks County, PA has 73 elementary schools with 27,384 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Berks County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Berks County exceed expectations.
1. Green Valley El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Wilson Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 537 Students
2. Oley Valley El Sch
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Oley Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 612 Students
3. Robeson El Ctr
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Twin Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 353 Students
4. Twin Valley El Ctr
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Twin Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 420 Students
5. Cornwall Terrace El Sch
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Wilson Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 558 Students
6. Whitfield El Sch
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Wilson Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 576 Students
7. Wyomissing Hills El Ctr
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Wyomissing Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 637 Students
8. Kutztown El Sch
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Kutztown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
9. Spring Ridge El Sch
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Wilson Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 559 Students
10. Shiloh Hills El Sch
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Wilson Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 557 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Berks County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Berks County, PA has a total population of 428,849 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Berks County, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Berks County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Berks County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Berks County, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Berks County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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