For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,268 students in 19609, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19609, PA are Cornwall Terrace Elementary School, Shiloh Hills Elementary School and Spring Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19609 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19609, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19609, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornwall Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Iroquois Ave.
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Shiloh Hills Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Sage Drive
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Broadcasting Rd
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Rank: #44.
Whitfield Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Van Reed Rd
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 586 students
Rank: #55.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
270 Green Valley Road
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Rank: #66.
Wilson West Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Faust Road
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: 6-8
| 752 students
Rank: #77.
Wilson Southern Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Iroquois Ave
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
19609, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Dorchester Ave
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 131 students
2173 Garfield Ave
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 193 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19609, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19609, PA include Cornwall Terrace Elementary School, Shiloh Hills Elementary School and Spring Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19609?
7 public elementary schools are located in 19609.
What is the racial composition of students in 19609?
19609 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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