For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,009 students in Pen Argyl, PA (there are , 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 (2026)
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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