Lerch Tavern · Photo: Smallbones · CC0Wernersville’s public schools score below 64% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Wernersville, 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 96% 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.
Wernersville’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 2044 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Wernersville’s, its schools beat 17%, lower than their 36% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 51% of tested students were proficient in reading and 32% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania (the state reports Wernersville’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $21,451 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 Conrad Weiser MS, then Conrad Weiser HS. 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 Wernersville’s grade
C+: better than 36% of Pennsylvania school districts, #827 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Both inputs trail the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Wernersville, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Wernersville
Conrad Weiser East El Sch
Grades K–4 · 449 students · 11:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Wernersville
Conrad Weiser East El Sch
Grades K–4 · 449 students · 11:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Wernersville
Conrad Weiser East El Sch
Grades K–4 · 449 students · 11:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Wernersville
Conrad Weiser East El Sch
Grades K–4 · 449 students · 11:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Wernersville
Conrad Weiser East El Sch
Grades K–4 · 449 students · 11:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Wernersville
Conrad Weiser MS
Grades 5–8 · 761 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Robesonia
6th grade in Wernersville
Conrad Weiser MS
Grades 5–8 · 761 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Robesonia
7th grade in Wernersville
Conrad Weiser MS
Grades 5–8 · 761 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Robesonia
8th grade in Wernersville
Conrad Weiser MS
Grades 5–8 · 761 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Robesonia
9th grade in Wernersville
Conrad Weiser HS
Grades 9–12 · 848 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Robesonia
10th grade in Wernersville
Conrad Weiser HS
Grades 9–12 · 848 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Robesonia
11th grade in Wernersville
Conrad Weiser HS
Grades 9–12 · 848 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Robesonia
12th grade in Wernersville
Conrad Weiser HS
Grades 9–12 · 848 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Robesonia
Wernersville’s public schools are run by Conrad Weiser Area School District, which also serves Heidelberg, Marion, North Heidelberg and Robesonia 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.
Below the state in reading
Wernersville vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Wernersville’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Wernersville | C+ | Conrad Weiser Area |
| Lower Heidelberg | B | Wilson |
| South Heidelberg | C+ | Conrad Weiser Area |
Every school in Wernersville
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 Wernersville’s schools
Are Wernersville’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Wernersville children attend score below 64% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #827 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 17%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Wernersville in?
Conrad Weiser Area School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,473 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Wernersville kids go to high school?
Conrad Weiser HS in Robesonia, with 848 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Wernersville’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Conrad Weiser Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Wernersville spend per student?
$21,451 in Conrad Weiser Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Wernersville families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Wernersville → 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.