Best Schools in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
11 schools · 7 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Phoenixville?
Use this page to compare every school in Phoenixville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Manavon EL Sch
Elementary · Phoenixville Area Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Phoenixville Area HS
High · Phoenixville Area Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schuylkill EL Sch
Elementary · Phoenixville Area Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Phoenixville for 2026 are Manavon EL Sch (8.0/10), Phoenixville Area HS (7.4/10), and Schuylkill EL Sch (7.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 8 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
11
8 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$426,000
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
11
8 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$426,000
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +10.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Phoenixville schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Phoenixville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (8 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manavon EL Sch | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Phoenixville Area HS | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Schuylkill EL Sch | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Barkley EL Sch | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Phoenixville Area MS | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Renaissance Academy Charter School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus | 4.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Charlestown Playhouse Inc. | 4.0 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.5/10
- Median household income
- $120,472
- Median home value
- $426,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 70%
56% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Phoenixville compares
Pennsylvania rank
#209 of 408
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Pennsylvania avg (6.3)
Median household income
$120k
152% of Pennsylvania median
Schools in this city
9
About Schools in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Phoenixville's public school system counts 8 ranked schools with a citywide average of 7.1 out of 10. Five of those eight, or 62%, score 7.0 or higher — meaning more than half the city's schools clear the threshold most parents use as a baseline when comparing districts. That spread matters: Phoenixville isn't a one-school story.
The elementary tier drives the city's performance. Schuylkill Elementary School leads at 8.5 out of 10, the highest-rated school in Phoenixville. Barkley Elementary follows at 8.3. Phoenixville Early Learning Center scores 7.9, and Manavon Elementary rounds out the top cluster at exactly 7.0. All four elementary schools in this group clear the city average, and the top two clear it by a significant margin — a rare alignment that gives younger families real choices without sacrificing quality.
The middle school holds its position. Phoenixville Area Middle School scores 7.7, above the citywide average and above the 7.0 line that separates the top 62% of city schools from the rest. For families mapping a full K–8 path through the public system, that number means quality doesn't fall off at the sixth-grade transition. Three ranked schools do fall below 7.0 and pull the overall average down to 7.1, so the gap between Phoenixville's top school (8.5) and its lowest-rated is wide enough to make address selection consequential.
For parents running comparisons, Phoenixville's elementary options are the clearest asset. With four schools scoring 7.0 or above, the choice between the top two — Schuylkill at 8.5 and Barkley at 8.3 — likely comes down to attendance-zone boundaries, not a meaningful quality gap. Families who land in the zones feeding those schools and Phoenixville Area Middle School get a consistent academic track from kindergarten through eighth grade. Proximity to a school does not guarantee it's in the top tier, so attendance-zone verification should be part of any neighborhood shortlist.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 497 students · 2nd–5th | 8.0 | ||
| 2 | 591 students · Kindergarten–1st | 7.8 | ||
| 3 | 438 students · 2nd–5th | 7.4 | ||
| 4 | 289 students · 2nd–5th | 7.1 | ||
| Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Charlestown Playhouse Inc.
Private
42 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | 4.0 | ||
| 2 | Bright Horizons at Collegeville
Private
10 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | — | ||
| 3 | Vfkh Montessori School
Private
18 students · Pre-K–5th | — | ||
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 945 students · 6th–8th | 6.6 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,249 students · 9th–12th | 7.4 |
| 2 | 96 students · 9th–12th | 4.7 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,164 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.5 |
Schools in Phoenixville
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania · 11 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$120,472
Median Home Value
$426,000
Median Rent
$1,622/mo
Population
43,927
College Educated
58%
Homeownership
70%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Community Profile
Phoenixville has a median household income of $120,472. It is a well-educated community where 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $426,000, with a median rent of $1,622/month. The local poverty rate of 5.0% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Elementary
- 7
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 2
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
How many schools are in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania?
Phoenixville has 11 schools, including 8 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Phoenixville is 6.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked school in Phoenixville on MySchoolScout is Manavon EL Sch with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked elementary school in Phoenixville on MySchoolScout is Manavon EL Sch with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked middle school in Phoenixville on MySchoolScout is Phoenixville Area MS with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What is the best high school in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked high school in Phoenixville on MySchoolScout is Phoenixville Area HS with a composite score of 7.4/10.
How many school districts serve Phoenixville, Pennsylvania?
Phoenixville is served by 3 school districts: Renaissance Academy Cs, Chester County Technical College High School, Phoenixville Area Sd.
What is the education level in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania?
According to Census data, 58% of adults in Phoenixville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania?
The median household income in Phoenixville is approximately $120,472 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania?
Yes, Phoenixville has 3 private schools alongside 8 public schools. The top-rated private school is Charlestown Playhouse Inc. with a score of 4.0/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Phoenixville is 11.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.