| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain School District | Cressona | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 2,455 | 4 | K–12 | 6 |
| Pine Grove Area School District | Pine Grove | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 1,535 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Tri-Valley School District | Hegins | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 880 | 3 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Schuylkill Haven Area School District | Auburn | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 1,148 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| St. Clair Area School District | Cumbola | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 532 | 1 | K–8 | 4 |
| Minersville Area School District | Branchdale | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 1,084 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Tamaqua Area School District | Brockton | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 2,099 | 4 | K–12 | 6 |
| North Schuylkill School District | Ashland | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 2,098 | 2 | K–12 | 6 |
| Pottsville Area School District | Pottsville | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 2,408 | 3 | K–12 | 4 |
| Hazleton Area School District | Zion Grove | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 12,243 | 11 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Panther Valley School District | Coaldale | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 1,810 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Shenandoah Valley School District | Frackville | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 1,209 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Williams Valley School District | Muir | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 963 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| Mahanoy Area School District | Gilberton | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 1,063 | 2 | K–12 | 5 |
How Schuylkill County compares
Together they enroll 31,527 students across 46 schools. The largest is Hazleton Area School District with 12,243 students. Districts here average 2.5/10, below the Pennsylvania average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County has 14 public school districts covering 54 zip codes. The top-rated district in Schuylkill County is Blue Mountain School District (6/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Schuylkill County, PA?
14 school districts serve zip codes in Schuylkill County, PA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Schuylkill County, PA?
Of the districts serving Schuylkill County, Blue Mountain School District has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 57th percentile among Pennsylvania school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Pennsylvania reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Pennsylvania only, never across state lines.