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Best Schools in West Reading, PA
West Reading, PA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 8,398 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in West Reading exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Reading, PA
The top high schools in West Reading, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wyomissing Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wyomissing Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 906 Students
2. Reading Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reading Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 5213 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Reading, PA
The top middle schools in West Reading, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Reading El Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wyomissing Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 297 Students
2. Southwest Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reading Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 671 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Reading, PA
The top elementary schools in West Reading, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wyomissing Hills El Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wyomissing Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 637 Students
2. Lauers Park El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reading Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 549 Students
3. Sacred Heart Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacred Heart Grade School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 125 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Reading, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Reading, PA has a total population of 4,553 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Reading, 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 West Reading, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Reading, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Reading, 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 West Reading, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Reading, PA
How many schools are in West Reading, PA?
West Reading, PA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 8,398 students in total.
How do schools in West Reading perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in West Reading score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in West Reading exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Reading?
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: 36%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in West Reading
1 of 1 schools in West Reading carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in West Reading. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.