For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,546 students in Orefield, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 658 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Orefield, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Orefield, PA are Kernsville School and Orefield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orefield, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Orefield have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Orefield, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kernsville School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5051 Kernsville Rd
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 351-5840
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 351-5840
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Orefield Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2675 Pa Route 309
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 351-5750
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 351-5750
Gr: 6-8 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Orefield, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Orefield, PA include Kernsville School and Orefield Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Orefield?
2 public schools are located in Orefield.
What percentage of students in Orefield go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Orefield are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Orefield?
Orefield public schools minority enrollment is 37% 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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