For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,147 students in 18252, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 18252, PA are Tamaqua Area Middle School and Tamaqua Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 18252 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 18252, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18252, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tamaqua Area Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 Penn Street
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1210
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1210
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Tamaqua Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Boyle Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-3306
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-3306
Gr: K-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
18252, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
50 Meadow Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-6932
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-6932
Gr: K-1 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 18252, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 18252, PA include Tamaqua Area Middle School and Tamaqua Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 18252?
2 public elementary schools are located in 18252.
What is the racial composition of students in 18252?
18252 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% 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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