For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,447 students in Orefield, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Orefield, PA are Kernsville School and Orefield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orefield, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Orefield have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Orefield, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kernsville School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5051 Kernsville Rd
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 351-5840
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 351-5840
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Orefield Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2675 Pa Route 309
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 351-5750
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 351-5750
Gr: 6-8 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Orefield, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Orefield, PA include Kernsville School and Orefield Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Orefield?
2 public elementary schools are located in Orefield.
What is the racial composition of students in Orefield?
Orefield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% 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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