For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,792 students in Tamaqua, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 544 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Tamaqua, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Tamaqua, PA are Tamaqua Area Sr. High School, Tamaqua Elementary School and Tamaqua Area MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tamaqua, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Tamaqua have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tamaqua, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tamaqua Area Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Penn St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1901
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1901
Grades: 9-12
| 680 students
Rank: #22.
Tamaqua Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Boyle Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-3306
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-3306
Grades: K-5
| 667 students
Rank: #33.
Tamaqua Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 Penn Street
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1210
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1210
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
50 Meadow Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-6932
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-6932
Grades: K-1
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tamaqua, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Tamaqua, PA include Tamaqua Area Sr. High School, Tamaqua Elementary School and Tamaqua Area MiddleSchool.
How many public schools are located in Tamaqua, PA?
3 public schools are located in Tamaqua, PA.
What percentage of students in Tamaqua, PA go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Tamaqua, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tamaqua, PA?
Tamaqua, PA public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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