Best Public Schools in Zip Code 17901

The 17901 zip code area in Pennsylvania is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Pottsville Area School District except for the Early Childhood Edu Center, which is part of the Minersville Area School District.

Among the standout schools, the Gillingham Charter School has some of the lowest proficiency rates on standardized tests but also a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.5 and a high 4-year graduation rate of 87.9%. The Clarke Elementary Center has the highest enrollment with 845 students and lower test scores, but a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.4 compared to the other schools.

The data reveals that most schools in the 17901 zip code area, particularly those in the Pottsville Area School District, struggle academically, with test scores well below the state averages. However, the high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at the schools suggests they serve a high-need, economically disadvantaged population, which may contribute to the lower academic performance observed. The data highlights the importance of considering multiple factors when evaluating school performance, such as student demographics, resource allocation, and school type, in addition to standardized test scores.