Best Public Schools in Emmaus, PA

The city of Emmaus, Pennsylvania is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools (Lincoln Elementary, Seven Generations Charter, and Jefferson Elementary) and 1 high school (Emmaus High School). These schools serve students across various grade levels and are part of the East Penn School District and the Seven Generations Charter School district.

Emmaus High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 182 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages on Keystone Exams, particularly in Literature, and maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 87.5% with a low dropout rate of 1.6%. In contrast, the elementary schools show more varied performance, with Jefferson Elementary and Lincoln Elementary generally outperforming Seven Generations Charter School on PSSA assessments.

The data also reveals differences in per-student spending, with the East Penn School District schools spending more than the Seven Generations Charter School. This higher spending may be a contributing factor to the stronger academic performance observed in the East Penn School District schools, though further analysis would be needed to establish a clear causal relationship.