Phoenixville Area School District Is Rated #63 In PA

PHOENIXVILLE, PA—Phoenixville Area School District ranked number 63 out of 495 school districts in Pennsylvania, according to the 2023 rankings provided recently by Niche, an educational platform, headquartered in Pittsburgh.

The district received an overall grade of A. The district covers the borough of Phoenixville and East Pikeland and Schuylkill townships.

The district has three elementary schools, and an early Learning Center, a Middle School and a High School. The district has an estimated 4,046 students.

According to the state test scores, 66 percent of the students are at least proficient in reading and 44 percent in math. The district offers AP classes and gifted programs.

Niche said in a report that the rankings were created to provide families with valuable information — both quantitative and qualitative — on schools in their area or in a neighborhood they’re not familiar with yet.

Overall, the district earned an A in academics and college prep. The district received an A in teachers and a B+ in administration.

Phoenixville earned an A- in clubs and activities, a B+ in diversity and food, and a C in resources and facilities.

Popular colleges for high school graduates:

• University of Pittsburgh
• Penn State
• Temple University
• Drexel University
• University of Pennsylvania
• West Chester Univerity
• University of Delaware
• Villanova University
• University of Delaware
• James Madison University

Popular majors:

• Business
• Biology
• Psychology
• Nursing
• Economics
• Computer Science
• Finance
• Engineering
• Communications
• Political science and government
• Pre-med

Niche said its rankings differ from others that rely almost exclusively on test scores and academic performance. It also includes input from students, alumni, and parents, as well as quantitative data from sources such as the U.S. Department of Education to evaluate teachers, resources, and facilities.