For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 266 students in Damascus, PA (there are , serving 7 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Damascus, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in Damascus, PA is Damascus Area School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Damascus, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Damascus have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Damascus, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Damascus Area School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
174 High School Rd
Damascus, PA 18415
(570) 224-4114
Damascus, PA 18415
(570) 224-4114
Grades: PK-8
| 266 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Damascus, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Damascus, PA include Damascus Area School.
How many public schools are located in Damascus?
1 public schools are located in Damascus.
What percentage of students in Damascus go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Damascus are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Damascus?
Damascus public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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