Best Schools in Tafton, PA
Tafton, PA has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,788 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Tafton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Tafton, PA
The top high schools in Tafton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wallenpaupack Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallenpaupack Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 990 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tafton, PA
The top middle schools in Tafton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wallenpaupack Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallenpaupack Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 644 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tafton, PA
The top elementary schools in Tafton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wallenpaupack North Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallenpaupack Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 471 Students
2. Wallenpaupack South El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallenpaupack Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 255 Students
3. Wallenpaupack Pri Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallenpaupack Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 428 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tafton, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tafton, PA has a total population of 969 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tafton, 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 Tafton, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tafton, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tafton, 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 Tafton, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Tafton, PA
How many schools are in Tafton, PA?
Tafton, PA has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,788 students in total.
How do schools in Tafton perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Tafton score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Tafton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Tafton?
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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