For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,690 students in Lake Ariel, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 193 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Lake Ariel, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Ariel, PA are Jefferson Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School and Western Wayne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Ariel, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Lake Ariel have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Lake Ariel, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
825 Lions Rd
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 689-2656
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 689-2656
Gr: K-3 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
739 Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Western Wayne High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1970a Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Western Wayne Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1970b Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
111 Gravity Rd
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 698-5119
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 698-5119
Gr: 3-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake Ariel, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Ariel, PA include Jefferson Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School and Western Wayne High School.
How many public schools are located in Lake Ariel?
4 public schools are located in Lake Ariel.
What percentage of students in Lake Ariel go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Lake Ariel are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Ariel?
Lake Ariel public schools minority enrollment is 17% 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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