For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,175 students in Lake Ariel, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Ariel, PA are Jefferson Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School and Western Wayne Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Ariel, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake Ariel have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Lake Ariel, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Lions Rd
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 689-2656
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 689-2656
Grades: K-3
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
739 Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #33.
Western Wayne Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1970b Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Grades: 6-8
| 383 students
Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 Gravity Rd
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 698-5119
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 698-5119
Grades: 3-5
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Ariel, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Ariel, PA include Jefferson Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School and Western Wayne Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lake Ariel?
3 public elementary schools are located in Lake Ariel.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Ariel?
Lake Ariel public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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