For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,447 students in Orefield, PA (there are , serving 658 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in Orefield, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Orefield have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Orefield, PA (2025-26)
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 schools in Orefield, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Orefield, PA include Kernsville School and Orefield Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Orefield?
2 public schools are located in Orefield.
What percentage of students in Orefield go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in Orefield are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Orefield?
Orefield public schools minority enrollment is 34% 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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