For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,752 students in Berwick, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Berwick, PA are Salem Elementary School, Berwick Area Middle School and West Berwick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berwick, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Berwick have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Berwick, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 East Tenth Street
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Grades: K-4
| 384 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Berwick Area Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Evergreen Drive
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Grades: 5-8
| 878 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
West Berwick Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
809 Sycamore St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Grades: K-4
| 490 students
Berwick, Pennsylvania 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1401 N Market St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6430
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6430
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
845 Orange St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6422
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6422
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Berwick, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Berwick, PA include Salem Elementary School, Berwick Area Middle School and West Berwick Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Berwick?
3 public elementary schools are located in Berwick.
What is the racial composition of students in Berwick?
Berwick public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Berwick are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Berwick include: West Berwick Elementary School vs. Salem Elementary School, Salem Elementary School vs. West Berwick Elementary School
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