For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,570 students in Mount Carmel, PA.
The top ranked public schools in Mount Carmel, PA are Mount Carmel Area High School, Mount Carmel Area Elementary School and Mount Carmel Area Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Carmel, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Mount Carmel have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Mount Carmel, PA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Carmel Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 W 5th St
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Mount Carmel Area Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
630 W 5th St
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Gr: PK-6 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Mount Carmel Area Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 W 5th St
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Gr: 7-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mount Carmel, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Mount Carmel, PA include Mount Carmel Area High School, Mount Carmel Area Elementary School and Mount Carmel Area Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Carmel?
3 public schools are located in Mount Carmel.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Carmel?
Mount Carmel public schools minority enrollment is 21% 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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