For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,968 students in Atglen, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 145 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Atglen, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Atglen, PA are Octorara Elementary School, Octorara Intermediate School and Octorara Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atglen, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Atglen have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Atglen, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Octorara Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8238
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8238
Gr: 3-4 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Octorara Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 Highland Road
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-4608
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-4608
Gr: 5-6 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Octorara Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
226 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8223
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8223
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
228 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8238
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8238
Gr: 7-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
87 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8350
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8350
Gr: K-2 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Atglen, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Atglen, PA include Octorara Elementary School, Octorara Intermediate School and Octorara Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Atglen?
5 public schools are located in Atglen.
What percentage of students in Atglen go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Atglen are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Atglen?
Atglen public schools minority enrollment is 35% 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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