Best Schools in Schuylkill County, PA
Schuylkill County, PA has 51 public schools (15 high, 6 middle, 25 elementary) serving 26,330 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Schuylkill County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Schuylkill County, PA
The top high schools in Schuylkill County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blue Mountain Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 803 Students
2. Tamaqua Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 691 Students
3. Schuylkill Haven Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuylkill Haven Area Sd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 445 Students
4. Tri-valley Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-valley Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 441 Students
5. Pottsville Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pottsville Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 898 Students
6. North Schuylkill Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Schuylkill Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1008 Students
7. Pine Grove Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Grove Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 511 Students
8. Minersville Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minersville Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 527 Students
9. Hazleton Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hazleton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3795 Students
10. Shenandoah Valley Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shenandoah Valley Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 539 Students
Best Middle Schools in Schuylkill County, PA
The top middle schools in Schuylkill County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blue Mountain Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
2. Pine Grove Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Grove Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 473 Students
3. Lengel Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pottsville Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 699 Students
4. Schuylkill Haven Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuylkill Haven Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 260 Students
5. Tamaqua Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students
6. Panther Valley Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panther Valley Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 417 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Schuylkill County, PA
The top elementary schools in Schuylkill County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pine Grove El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Grove Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 551 Students
2. Elementary West
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Mountain Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 451 Students
3. Blue Mountain El East Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Mountain Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 616 Students
4. Schuylkill Haven El Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuylkill Haven Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 434 Students
5. Mahantongo El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Tri-valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 137 Students
6. West Penn Twp El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students
7. Hegins-hubley El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-valley Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 302 Students
8. Saint Clair Area El/ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saint Clair Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 532 Students
9. Tamaqua El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 695 Students
10. Minersville Area El Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minersville Area Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 466 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Schuylkill County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Schuylkill County, PA has a total population of 143,049 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Schuylkill County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Schuylkill County, PA
How many schools are in Schuylkill County, PA?
Schuylkill County, PA has 51 public schools: 15 high schools, 6 middle schools and 25 elementary schools, serving 26,330 students in total.
How do schools in Schuylkill County perform on state tests?
On average, 51 schools in Schuylkill County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Schuylkill County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Schuylkill County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Schuylkill County
17 places in Schuylkill County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (17)
- Pottsville (5)
- Schuylkill Haven (4)
- Pine Grove (3)
- Tamaqua (3)
- Ashland (2)
- Mahanoy City (2)
- Minersville (2)
- Orwigsburg (2)
- Shenandoah (2)
- Frackville (1)
- Hegins (1)
- Klingerstown (1)
- Mar Lin (1)
- Mcadoo (1)
- New Ringgold (1)
- Tower City (1)
- Valley View (1)
School districts (7)
- Tamaqua Area SD (4 schools)
- Blue Mountain SD (3 schools)
- Minersville Area SD (3 schools)
- Pine Grove Area SD (3 schools)
- Pottsville Area SD (3 schools)
- Schuylkill Haven Area SD (3 schools)
- Tri-Valley SD (3 schools)