For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,307 students in Palmerton, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 92 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Palmerton, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Palmerton, PA are Palmerton Area High School, S S Palmer Elementary School and Palmerton Area Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmerton, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Palmerton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palmerton, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmerton Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3525 Fireline Rd
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-3155
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-3155
Grades: 9-12
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
S S Palmer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
298 Lafayette Ave
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-7538
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-7538
Grades: 2-6
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Palmerton Area Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3529 Fireline Rd
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-2492
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-2492
Grades: 7-8
| 267 students
Rank: n/an/a
Parkside Education Center
Magnet School
680 Fourth Street
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-4914
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-4914
Grades: K-1
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palmerton, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Palmerton, PA include Palmerton Area High School, S S Palmer Elementary School and Palmerton Area Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Palmerton?
4 public schools are located in Palmerton.
What percentage of students in Palmerton go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Palmerton are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Palmerton?
Palmerton public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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