For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,998 students in Atglen, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 133 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Atglen, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Atglen, PA are Octorara Elementary School, Octorara Area Jr. Sr. High School and Octorara Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atglen, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Atglen have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Atglen, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Octorara Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8238
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8238
Grades: 3-4
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Octorara Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
226 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8223
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8223
Grades: 7-12
| 1,027 students
Rank: #33.
Octorara Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 Highland Road
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-4608
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-4608
Grades: 5-6
| 283 students
Rank: n/an/a
87 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8350
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8350
Grades: K-2
| 391 students
Atglen, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
228 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8223
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8223
Grades: 7-8
| 382 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Atglen, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Atglen, PA include Octorara Elementary School, Octorara Area Jr. Sr. High School and Octorara Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Atglen?
4 public schools are located in Atglen.
What percentage of students in Atglen go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Atglen are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Atglen?
Atglen public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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