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6 schools in Pottstown SD

Pennsylvania · 3,205 students · 1 city

Within Pottstown SD, 6 public K-12 schools serve about 3,205 students, an average of 534 per school.

4-year change in Pottstown SD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,205
+24 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Pottstown SD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn PennsylvaniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
32.7%#331 of 356N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
3,205#143 of 479#3,025 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
6#123 of 479N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.9:1#224 of 478#3,037 of 9,044
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
73.0%#4 of 378#146 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Pottstown SD

State test results across the district's 6 scored schools run from Barth Elementary School at 55.4% proficient to Pottstown Middle School at 19.1%, a gap of 36.3 points. That is the 17th widest gap among 223 Pennsylvania districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 6 district schools that reported both years went from 3,188 to 3,205 students (up 1%) and from 224 to 248 full-time teachers (up 11%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Pottstown MSPottstownMiddle05-08918
Pottstown HSPottstownHigh09-12911
Rupert El SchPottstownElementaryPK-04379
Franklin El SchPottstownElementaryPK-04354
Lincoln El SchPottstownElementaryPK-04322
Barth El SchPottstownElementaryPK-04321

About Pottstown SD

Pottstown SD is a sparse public-school district in Pennsylvania. The district operates 6 schools and instructs approximately 3,205 students.

On the school-mix side, Pottstown SD consists of 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Pottstown SD has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,181 students to 3,205.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Pottstown SD discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Pottstown SD?
Pottstown SD operates 6 public K-12 schools in Pennsylvania, serving approximately 3,205 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Pottstown SD?
Pottstown SD includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Pottstown SD?
Pottstown MS is the largest public school in Pottstown SD by enrollment, with approximately 918 students.
What grade levels does Pottstown SD serve?
Pottstown SD serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 6 schools.