Photo: Unknown photographer · Public domainBerwick’s public schools score below 58% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Berwick, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 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 95% 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.
Berwick’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 54% of tested students were proficient in reading and 34% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,449 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 Berwick Area MS, then Berwick Area HS. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
New Story School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
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 Berwick’s grade
C+: better than 42% of Pennsylvania school districts, #749 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Graduation is above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Berwick, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Berwick
West Berwick El Sch
Grades K–4 · 487 students · 13:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Berwick
West Berwick El Sch
Grades K–4 · 487 students · 13:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Berwick
West Berwick El Sch
Grades K–4 · 487 students · 13:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Berwick
West Berwick El Sch
Grades K–4 · 487 students · 13:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Berwick
West Berwick El Sch
Grades K–4 · 487 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Berwick
Berwick Area MS
Grades 5–8 · 837 students · 13:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Berwick
Berwick Area MS
Grades 5–8 · 837 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Berwick
Berwick Area MS
Grades 5–8 · 837 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Berwick
Berwick Area MS
Grades 5–8 · 837 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Berwick
Berwick Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 692 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Berwick
Berwick Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 692 students · 13:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Berwick
Berwick Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 692 students · 13:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Berwick
Berwick Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 692 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Berwick’s public schools are run by Berwick Area School District, which also serves Briar Creek, Briar Creek, Hollenback and Nescopeck 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.
Close to the state in reading
Berwick vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Berwick’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Berwick | C+ | Berwick Area |
| Briar Creek | C+ | Berwick Area |
| Mifflin | A | Central Columbia |
| Briar Creek (borough) | — | Berwick Area |
2 of the 3 neighbors share Berwick Area with Berwick, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Berwick
4 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 Berwick’s schools
Are Berwick’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Berwick children attend score below 58% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #749 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 40%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Berwick in?
Berwick Area School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,555 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Berwick kids go to high school?
Berwick Area HS, with 692 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Berwick’s graduation rate?
88% of the class of 2023 in Berwick Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Berwick spend per student?
$17,449 in Berwick Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Berwick?
Yes: New Story School (special education, grades 1–12, 48 students).
Parents talk
What Berwick families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Berwick → 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.