Sixteenth & Haak Elementary School

Reading is a city with deep roots and a tight-knit community feel, and Sixteenth & Haak Elementary reflects that neighborhood spirit. Families here are part of a school system that serves a diverse, working-class city in the heart of Berks County, where the focus is on building foundational skills in a challenging environment. Families who are engaged and looking to get involved in their child's education — connecting with teachers and advocating closely for their kids — will find that kind of hands-on approach matters most at a school like this one.