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Best Elementary Schools in READING, PA
2026 List

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We collect the data from government agencies and also take into account the Student-teacher ratio, public reviews and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated .

Best Elementary Schools in READING, PA
(2026 List)

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Reading School District, serving ~16,500 students across 13 elementary schools and five middle schools in 2024–25, is one of Pennsylvania’s largest urban districts. The district faces economic challenges: ~93% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, 27% are English language learners, and 25% receive special education services. Academic proficiency remains low: only ~22% of elementary students are proficient in reading and ~7% in math. To address this, the district partners with nonprofits offering GED/ESL programs, mentoring, and youth development—alongside launching targeted literacy initiatives in elementary schools. Early results show positive shifts in reading outcomes. By combining community support with instructional focus, Reading is building toward more equitable and effective early learning, making it a city to watch for progress. Read more

SCHOOL TYPE
GRADES
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
1000
STUDENT–TEACHER RATIO
25
MATH RATING
0%
SCHOOL TYPE
GRADES
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
1000
STUDENT–TEACHER RATIO
25
MATH RATING
0%