Public schools in Pottstown, PA
15 open public schools with an address in Pottstown, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,143
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Pottstown public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Pottstown, PA: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,143 students, an average of 676 per school. The largest campus is Owen J Roberts HS (1,810 students), and the largest elementary school is Lower Pottsgrove El Sch (646).
Pottstown SD operates the most schools here (6), and 3 regular districts have at least one Pottstown campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Pottstown
Elementary schools in Pottstown
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barth El Sch Pottstown SD | PK–04 | 321 | 12.3:1 | |
| East Coventry El Sch Owen J Roberts SD | KG–06 | 479 | 11.7:1 | |
| Franklin El Sch Pottstown SD | PK–04 | 354 | 10.8:1 | |
| French Creek El Sch Owen J Roberts SD | KG–06 | 581 | 12.6:1 | |
| Lincoln El Sch Pottstown SD | PK–04 | 322 | 13.5:1 | |
| Lower Pottsgrove El Sch Pottsgrove SD | 03–05 | 646 | 11.7:1 | |
| North Coventry El Sch Owen J Roberts SD | KG–06 | 532 | 13:1 | |
| Ringing Rocks El Sch Pottsgrove SD | KG–02 | 383 | 13.3:1 | |
| Rupert El Sch Pottstown SD | PK–04 | 379 | 15.2:1 |
Middle schools in Pottstown
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen J Roberts MS Owen J Roberts SD | 07–08 | 856 | 12.7:1 | |
| Pottsgrove MS Pottsgrove SD | 06–08 | 678 | 11.3:1 | |
| Pottstown MS Pottstown SD | 05–08 | 918 | 12.2:1 |
High schools in Pottstown
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen J Roberts HS Owen J Roberts SD | 09–12 | 1,810 | 14.8:1 | |
| Pottsgrove SHS Pottsgrove SD | 09–12 | 973 | 14.9:1 | |
| Pottstown HS Pottstown SD | 09–12 | 911 | 14.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.3%
- Hispanic13.8%
- Black17.3%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial9.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Pottstown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,143 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pottstown
How many public schools are in Pottstown, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Pottstown: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 10,143 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pottstown?
Schools with an address in Pottstown belong to 3 education agencies, led by Pottstown SD (6 schools), Owen J Roberts SD (5 schools), Pottsgrove SD (4 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Pottstown?
Owen J Roberts HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pottstown, with 1,810 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pottstown?
No school with an address in Pottstown is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pottstown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pottstown public schools is 12.7:1, similar to the Pennsylvania school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Pottstown guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Pennsylvania cities