| Index | Pottsville | Pennsylvania | National |
| Average Test Scores | 49% | 55% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 3 | 2,563 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 4 | 1,626 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 3 | 406 | 7,963 |
| Index | Pottsville | Pennsylvania | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 83.2% | 86.9% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 82.2% | 85.6% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 42.2% | 53.6% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 25.7% | 37.4% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 15.3% | 29.3% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 6.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 1.8% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 3 public schools, 4 private schools and 3 post-secondary schools in Pottsville. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Pottsville, PA schools is 49%. The average student to teacher ratio is 19:1. In Pottsville, PA, an average of 83.2% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 82.2% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Friedensburg, PA | 924 | 82% | 70.8% |
| Cressona, PA | 1,391 | 67% | 39.6% |
| Shoemakersville, PA | 1,399 | 65% | 34.4% |
| Pine Grove, PA | 2,130 | 61% | 26.4% |
| Schuylkill Haven, PA | 5,310 | 59% | 22.1% |
| Pottsville, PA | 13,838 | 49% | 2.1% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| St. James, NY | 13,838 | 76% | 59.0% |
| Lone Tree, CO | 13,829 | 62% | 29.7% |
| Washington, PA | 13,848 | 60% | 25.5% |
| Nesconset, NY | 13,851 | 67% | 40.1% |
| Sault Ste. Marie, MI | 13,819 | 44% | 8.2% |
| Pottsville, PA | 13,838 | 49% | 2.1% |
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