For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 842 students in Drums, PA.
The top-ranked public school in Drums, PA is Drums El/ms. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Drums, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Drums have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Drums, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Drums El/ms
(Math: 27% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85 South Old Turnpike Road
Drums, PA 18222
(570) 459-3111
Drums, PA 18222
(570) 459-3111
Gr: K-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Drums, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Drums, PA include Drums El/ms.
How many public schools are located in Drums?
1 public schools are located in Drums.
What is the racial composition of students in Drums?
Drums public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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