For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,943 students in Emmaus, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 341 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Emmaus, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Emmaus, PA are Emmaus High School, Seven Generations Charter School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emmaus, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Emmaus have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Emmaus, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emmaus High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Macungie Ave
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-1651
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-1651
Grades: 9-12
| 2,819 students
Rank: #22.
Seven Generations Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33 E Minor St
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 421-8844
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 421-8844
Grades: K-7
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
233 Seem St
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-1636
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-1636
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 Elm St
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-1645
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-1645
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Emmaus, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Emmaus, PA include Emmaus High School, Seven Generations Charter School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Emmaus?
4 public schools are located in Emmaus.
What percentage of students in Emmaus go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Emmaus are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Emmaus?
Emmaus public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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