For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 949 students in Old Forge, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 105 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Old Forge, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Old Forge, PA are Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School and Old Forge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Old Forge, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Old Forge have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Old Forge, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Marion St
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-6721
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-6721
Gr: 7-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Old Forge Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Melmore St
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-8391
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-8391
Gr: K-6 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Old Forge, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Old Forge, PA include Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School and Old Forge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Old Forge?
2 public schools are located in Old Forge.
What percentage of students in Old Forge go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Old Forge are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Old Forge?
Old Forge public schools minority enrollment is 26% 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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