Berlin’s public schools outscore 81% of Pennsylvania districts
47% of students in Berlin’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Berlin, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Berlin’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1403 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Berlin’s, its schools beat 88%, higher than their 81% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 62% and math 47% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,962 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 5 the district’s path is Berlin Brothersvalley MS, then Berlin Brothersvalley SHS. Enrollment is up 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Berlin’s grade
A−: better than 81% of Pennsylvania school districts. Test scores are above the Pennsylvania average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Berlin, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Berlin
Berlin Brothersvalley El Sch
Grades K–4 · 290 students · 12:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Berlin
Berlin Brothersvalley El Sch
Grades K–4 · 290 students · 12:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Berlin
Berlin Brothersvalley El Sch
Grades K–4 · 290 students · 12:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Berlin
Berlin Brothersvalley El Sch
Grades K–4 · 290 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Berlin
Berlin Brothersvalley El Sch
Grades K–4 · 290 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Berlin
Berlin Brothersvalley SHS
Grades 9–12 · 248 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Berlin
Berlin Brothersvalley SHS
Grades 9–12 · 248 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Berlin’s public schools are run by Berlin Brothersvalley School District, which also serves Allegheny, Brothersvalley, Fairhope and New Baltimore and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Berlin vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Berlin’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | A− | Berlin Brothersvalley |
Every school in Berlin
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Berlin’s schools
Are Berlin’s schools good?
By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Berlin children attend outscore 81% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 88%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Berlin in?
Berlin Brothersvalley School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 769 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Berlin kids go to high school?
Berlin Brothersvalley SHS, with 248 students; its own test results earn an A+.
How much does Berlin spend per student?
$15,962 in Berlin Brothersvalley School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Berlin families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Berlin → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.