For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,770 students in 19526, PA (there are , serving 165 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 19526, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19526, PA are Hamburg Area High School, Tilden El Center and Hamburg Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19526 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19526, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19526, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamburg Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Windsor Street
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-3861
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-3861
Grades: 9-12
| 687 students
Rank: #22.
Tilden El Center
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
524 W State St
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-0291
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-0291
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #33.
Hamburg Area Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Windsor Street
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-3990
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-3990
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
19526, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
680 East State Street
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-0291
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-0291
Grades: 2-5
| 411 students
524 W State Street
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-8123
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-8123
Grades: K-2
| 283 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19526, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19526, PA include Hamburg Area High School, Tilden El Center and Hamburg Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 19526?
3 public schools are located in 19526.
What percentage of students in 19526 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 19526 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19526?
19526 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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