Public schools in Reading, PA
32 open public schools with an address in Reading, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
32
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
25,394
32 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Reading public schools
The federal directory lists 32 public schools in Reading, PA: 18 elementary, 9 middle, 5 high. The 32 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 25,394 students, an average of 794 per school. The largest campus is Reading SHS (4,879 students), and the largest elementary school is Muhlenberg El Ctr (1,241).
Reading SD operates the most schools here (19), and 4 regular districts have at least one Reading campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 14.1:1, higher than 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 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Reading
Reading SD
Public school district
19 schools in Reading
Exeter Township SD
Public school district
6 schools in Reading
Muhlenberg SD
Public school district
4 schools in Reading
Antietam SD
Public school district
2 schools in Reading · 3 total
Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center
Specialized public school district
1 school in Reading
Elementary schools in Reading
18| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda E Stout El Sch Reading SD | PK–04 | 758 | 13.4:1 | |
| Glenside El Sch Reading SD | PK–04 | 261 | 11.1:1 | |
| Jacksonwald El Sch Exeter Township SD | KG–04 | 370 | 13.2:1 | |
| Lauers Park El Sch Reading SD | PK–04 | 615 | 14.5:1 | |
| Lorane El Sch Exeter Township SD | KG–04 | 456 | 14.1:1 | |
| Millmont El Sch Reading SD | PK–04 | 590 | 14:1 | |
| Muhlenberg El Ctr Muhlenberg SD | KG–03 | 1,241 | 15.7:1 | |
| Northwest El Sch Reading SD | PK–04 | 496 | 12.3:1 | |
| Owatin Creek El Sch Exeter Township SD | KG–04 | 539 | 14.4:1 | |
| Riverside El Sch Reading SD | PK–04 | 694 | 14.1:1 | |
| Sixteenth & Haak El Sch Reading SD | PK–04 | 527 | 16.3:1 | |
| Stony Creek El Sch Antietam SD | KG–03 | 345 | 18.2:1 | |
| Tenth & Green El Sch Reading SD | PK–04 | 564 | 14.7:1 | |
| Tenth & Penn El Sch Reading SD | PK–04 | 345 | 12.2:1 | |
| Thirteenth & Green El Sch Reading SD | PK–04 | 477 | 13.1:1 | |
| Thirteenth & Union El Sch Reading SD | PK–04 | 641 | 14.5:1 | |
| Twelfth & Marion El Sch Reading SD | PK–04 | 459 | 13:1 | |
| Tyson-Schoener El Sch Reading SD | PK–04 | 408 | 12.6:1 |
Middle schools in Reading
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C E Cole Intermediate Sch Muhlenberg SD | 04–06 | 986 | 16.4:1 | |
| Central MS Reading SD | 05–08 | 1,785 | 15.4:1 | |
| Exeter Twp JHS Exeter Township SD | 07–08 | 618 | 13.2:1 | |
| Muhlenberg Jr HS Muhlenberg SD | 07–09 | 1,016 | 15.8:1 | |
| Northeast MS Reading SD | 05–08 | 868 | 13:1 | |
| Northwest MS Reading SD | 05–08 | 821 | 14:1 | |
| Reiffton Sch Exeter Township SD | 05–06 | 542 | 14.7:1 | |
| Southern MS Reading SD | 05–08 | 661 | 12.5:1 | |
| Southwest MS Reading SD | 05–08 | 574 | 12:1 |
High schools in Reading
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antietam HS Antietam SD | 09–12 | 360 | 11.3:1 | |
| Exeter Twp SHS Exeter Township SD | 09–12 | 1,312 | 16.3:1 | |
| Muhlenberg HS Muhlenberg SD | 10–12 | 1,166 | 17.3:1 | |
| Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 20 | 0.6:1 | |
| Reading SHS Reading SD | 09–12 | 4,879 | 19.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.1%
- Hispanic71.4%
- Black6.1%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 32 Reading schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (25,394 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Reading
How many public schools are in Reading, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 32 open public schools with a location address in Reading: 18 elementary, 9 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 25,394 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Reading?
Schools with an address in Reading belong to 5 education agencies, led by Reading SD (19 schools), Exeter Township SD (6 schools), Muhlenberg 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 Reading?
Reading SHS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Reading, with 4,879 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Reading?
No school with an address in Reading 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 Reading schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Reading public schools is 14.1:1, higher than 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 Reading 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