Schools in Palmerton, Pennsylvania (2025)
4 schools · 1,288 students · 4 public · median Enrollment 399.
Palmerton, in Pennsylvania, has 4 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 1,288 students. By level there are 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle; by sector 4 public.
The median Enrollment across Palmerton's schools is 399, below the Pennsylvania median of 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
4 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Palmerton Area HS (74.0, top 25% of high schools nationally), followed by Palmerton Area JHS (58.7, top 50% of middle schools nationally), and S S Palmer El Sch (58.5, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Palmerton Area HS (478 students), S S Palmer El Sch (399 students), Palmerton Area JHS (261 students).
Ranked schools in Palmerton
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Pennsylvania.
- 174Palmerton Area HSPalmerton · Public High72% Math proficiency · 478 students
- 259Palmerton Area JHSPalmerton · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 261 students
- 359S S Palmer El SchPalmerton · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 399 students
- 456Parkside Education CenterPalmerton · Public Elementary58% Free/reduced-price lunch · 150 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmerton Area HS Palmerton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 74.0 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 478 |
| 2 | Palmerton Area JHS Palmerton · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 58.7 Top 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 261 |
| 3 | S S Palmer El Sch Palmerton · Elementary · Grades 2–6 | Public | 58.5 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 399 |
| 4 | Parkside Education Center Palmerton · Elementary · Grades K–1 | Public | 56.1 Top 50% | 58% Free/reduced-price lunch | 150 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Palmerton side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Palmerton?
Palmerton Area HS is the highest-ranked school in Palmerton with a Success Index (US) of 74.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Palmerton?
Palmerton has 4 schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) educating 1,288 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Palmerton?
The median Enrollment across schools in Palmerton is 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.