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Best Schools in Old Forge, PA
Old Forge, PA has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,447 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Old Forge exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Old Forge, PA
The top high schools in Old Forge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Abington Heights Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abington Heights Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1127 Students
2. Old Forge Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Old Forge Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 453 Students
Best Middle Schools in Old Forge, PA
The top middle schools in Old Forge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Abington Heights Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abington Heights Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1097 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Old Forge, PA
The top elementary schools in Old Forge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newton-ransom Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abington Heights Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 196 Students
2. Old Forge El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Old Forge Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 493 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Old Forge, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Old Forge, PA has a total population of 8,657 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Old Forge, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Old Forge, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Old Forge, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Old Forge, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Old Forge, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Old Forge, PA
How many schools are in Old Forge, PA?
Old Forge, PA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,447 students in total.
How do schools in Old Forge perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Old Forge score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Old Forge exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Old Forge?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 46%
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Every school in Old Forge
2 of 2 schools in Old Forge carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Old Forge. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.