For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 539 students in Palmerton, PA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Palmerton, PA is S S Palmer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmerton, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Palmerton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Palmerton, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
S S Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
298 Lafayette Ave
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-7538
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-7538
Grades: 2-6
| 392 students
Rank: n/an/a
680 Fourth Street
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-4914
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-4914
Grades: K-1
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Palmerton, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Palmerton, PA include S S Palmer Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Palmerton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Palmerton.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmerton?
Palmerton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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