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Best Carbon County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,058 students in Carbon County, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carbon County, PA are Towamensing Elementary School, Weatherly Area Elementary School and L B Morris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbon County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carbon County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Carbon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Towamensing Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7920 Interchange Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 681-4024
Gr: K-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Weatherly Area Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
602 6th St
Weatherly, PA 18255
(570) 427-8687
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
L B Morris Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
150 W 10th St
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-2703
Gr: PK-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Lehighton Area Elementary Center
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3 Indian Ln
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-7880
Gr: PK-5 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
S S Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
298 Lafayette Ave
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-7538
Gr: 2-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Weatherly Area Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
602 6th St
Weatherly, PA 18255
(570) 427-8689
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Penn-kidder Campus
(Math: 26% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2850 State Route 903
Albrightsville, PA 18210
(570) 722-1150
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Lehighton Area Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Beaver Run Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6535
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Panther Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 North Mermon Avenue
Nesquehoning, PA 18240
(570) 669-9411
Gr: K-3 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Panther Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
678 Panther Pride Drive
Lansford, PA 18232
(570) 645-2175
Gr: 4-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Parkside Education Center
680 Fourth Street
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-4914
Gr: K-1 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Carbon County, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carbon County, PA include Towamensing Elementary School, Weatherly Area Elementary School and L B Morris Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carbon County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Carbon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbon County?
Carbon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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