For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,009 students in Pen Argyl, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 228 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Pen Argyl, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Pen Argyl, PA are Pen Argyl Area High School and Wind Gap Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pen Argyl, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Pen Argyl have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Pen Argyl, PA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pen Argyl Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 W Laurel Ave
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
(610) 863-1293
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
(610) 863-1293
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Wind Gap Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Teels Rd
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
(610) 863-9093
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
(610) 863-9093
Gr: 4-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pen Argyl, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Pen Argyl, PA include Pen Argyl Area High School and Wind Gap Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pen Argyl?
2 public schools are located in Pen Argyl.
What percentage of students in Pen Argyl go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Pen Argyl are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pen Argyl?
Pen Argyl public schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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