Indian Mountain Lake: Schools & Education
Education in Indian Mountain Lake: 18 public schools. Lehighton Area Elementary Center is the largest at 998 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 8,359 students.
- ~216 residents per school (vs Pennsylvania ~185).
K-12 Schools
18 K-12 schools serving the area — about 216 residents per school. 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (18)
| School Districts · Districts | Jim Thorpe Area SD, Palmerton Area SD, Palmerton Area SD, Panther Valley SD, Weatherly Area SD |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 6 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 4212540, 4213500, 4218360, 4218450, 4225140 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 18 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 8,359 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 640 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.10 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 4,944 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 59.1% |
| Schools Count | 18 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Lehigh Carbon Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 15.1 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Lehigh Carbon Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Schnecksville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (610) 799-2121 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 15.1 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | PENN KIDDER BRANCH |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (570) 722-0300 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 2588 ROUTE 903, ALBRIGHTSVILLE PA 18210 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.5 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 23.6% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12