For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 463 students in Toughkenamon, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 129 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Toughkenamon, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public school in Toughkenamon, PA is New Garden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Toughkenamon, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Toughkenamon have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Toughkenamon, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Garden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
265 New Garden Road
Toughkenamon, PA 19374
(610) 268-6900
Toughkenamon, PA 19374
(610) 268-6900
Grades: 1-5
| 463 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Toughkenamon, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Toughkenamon, PA include New Garden Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Toughkenamon?
1 public schools are located in Toughkenamon.
What percentage of students in Toughkenamon go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Toughkenamon are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Toughkenamon?
Toughkenamon public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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