For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 9,642 students in 19604, PA.
The top ranked public schools in 19604, PA are Reading Sr. High School, Reading Muhlenberg Career And Technology Center and Twelfth & Marion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 19604 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19604, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19604, PA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reading Sr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5705
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5705
Grades: 9-12
| 4,779 students
Rank: #22.
Reading Muhlenberg Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2615 Warren Road
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 921-7300
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 921-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #33.
Twelfth & Marion Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N 12th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5788
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5788
Grades: PK-4
| 492 students
Rank: #44.
Thirteenth & Union Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5795
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5795
Grades: PK-4
| 644 students
Rank: #55.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1216 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5774
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5774
Grades: 5-8
| 922 students
Rank: #66.
Tenth & Green Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 10th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5756
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5756
Grades: PK-4
| 577 students
Rank: #77.
Thirteenth & Green Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5766
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5766
Grades: PK-4
| 495 students
Rank: #88.
Central Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 North 12th St
Reading, PA 19604
(484) 258-7365
Reading, PA 19604
(484) 258-7365
Grades: 5-8
| 1,708 students
19604, Pennsylvania ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1700 City Line Ave
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-4501
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-4501
Grades: 6
| 382 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19604, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19604, PA include Reading Sr. High School, Reading Muhlenberg Career And Technology Center and Twelfth & Marion Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 19604?
8 public schools are located in 19604.
What is the racial composition of students in 19604?
19604 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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