For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 148 students in Farmington, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 63 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Farmington, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in Farmington, PA is Wharton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmington, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Farmington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Farmington, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wharton School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
136 Elliotsville Road
Farmington, PA 15437
(724) 329-5510
Farmington, PA 15437
(724) 329-5510
Grades: K-5
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Farmington, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Farmington, PA include Wharton School.
How many public schools are located in Farmington?
1 public schools are located in Farmington.
What percentage of students in Farmington go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Farmington are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Farmington?
Farmington public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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