📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 11 Rated Districts in Schuylkill County, PA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Blue Mountain School District | Orwigsburg | 6/10 Average | 57th |
| #2 | Pine Grove Area School District | Pine Grove | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #3 | Tri-Valley School District | Valley View | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #4 | Schuylkill Haven Area School District | Schuylkill Haven | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #5 | St. Clair Area School District | Saint Clair | 3/10 Below Average | 23rd |
| #6 | Minersville Area School District | Minersville | 2/10 Poor | 18th |
| #7 | Tamaqua Area School District | Tamaqua | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
| #8 | North Schuylkill School District | Ashland | 2/10 Poor | 14th |
| #9 | Pottsville Area School District | Pottsville | 2/10 Poor | 14th |
| #10 | Shenandoah Valley School District | Shenandoah | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
| #11 | Mahanoy Area School District | Mahanoy City | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
Best School Districts in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania (2026)
This page lists the 11 public school districts headquartered in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using PSSA 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Pennsylvania, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Schuylkill County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania? ▼
Among the 11 rated districts in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the highest-rated is Blue Mountain School District (Orwigsburg), rated 6/10 (Average) and in the 57th percentile of Pennsylvania districts on PSSA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (PSSA 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.