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3.8 avg / 10

Best Schools in Tower City, Pennsylvania

2 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 High

Public: 2
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 3.8/10
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Use this page to compare every school in Tower City by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Williams Valley EL Sch

3.9/10

Elementary · Williams Valley Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Williams Valley Jshs

3.8/10

High · Williams Valley Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Schools

2

in this city

Avg Score

3.8

out of 10

Median Home

$128,300

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Williams Valley Jshs

STAAR proficiency rose +4.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Tower City schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Tower City

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Williams Valley EL Sch 3.9 / 10
2 Williams Valley Jshs 3.8 / 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
3.8/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$69,816

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$128,300

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
14%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
33 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
79%

Of occupied housing units

How Tower City compares

Median household income

$70k

88% of Pennsylvania median

About Schools in Tower City, Pennsylvania

Tower City, Pennsylvania is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, , and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 3.8 out of 10, schools in Tower City face significant challenges on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Tower City is Williams Valley EL Sch with a composite score of 3.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Tower City is served by 1 school district: Williams Valley SD. These districts collectively serve 923 students.

Tower City's community shows 14% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $69,816. The poverty rate in the area is 6.6%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 17980 (2)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 488 students · Kindergarten–6th 3.9

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 433 students · 7th–12th 3.8

Schools in Tower City

Tower City, Pennsylvania · 2 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$69,816

Median Home Value

$128,300

Median Rent

$850/mo

Population

3,222

College Educated

14%

Homeownership

79%

Avg Commute

33 min

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Community Profile

Tower City has a median household income of $69,816. It is a community where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $128,300, with a median rent of $850/month. The local poverty rate of 6.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 33 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Tower City, Pennsylvania

How many schools are in Tower City, Pennsylvania?

Tower City has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Tower City, Pennsylvania?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Tower City is 3.8 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 Tower City, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked school in Tower City on MySchoolScout is Williams Valley EL Sch with a composite score of 3.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Tower City, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked elementary school in Tower City on MySchoolScout is Williams Valley EL Sch with a composite score of 3.9/10.

What is the best high school in Tower City, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked high school in Tower City on MySchoolScout is Williams Valley Jshs with a composite score of 3.8/10.

How many school districts serve Tower City, Pennsylvania?

Tower City is served by 1 school district: Williams Valley Sd.

What is the education level in Tower City, Pennsylvania?

According to Census data, 14% of adults in Tower City have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Tower City, Pennsylvania?

The median household income in Tower City is approximately $69,816 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Tower City, Pennsylvania?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Tower City is 13.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Tower City, 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.