Best Schools in Allentown, PA
Allentown, PA has a total of 276 schools including 61 high schools, 57 middle schools and 153 elementary schools. A total of 139,103 students attend Allentown, PA schools. On average, schools in Allentown score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Allentown exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Allentown, PA
Allentown, PA has 61 high schools with 49,170 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Allentown score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Allentown exceed expectations.
1. Parkland Hs
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Parkland Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3220 Students
2. Palisades Hs
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Palisades Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 462 Students
3. Southern Lehigh Shs
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Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1056 Students
4. Wilson Area Hs
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Wilson Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 741 Students
5. Whitehall Hs
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Whitehall-coplay Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1459 Students
6. Nazareth Area Hs
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Nazareth Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1594 Students
7. Bangor Area Hs
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Bangor Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 887 Students
8. Lehigh Valley Charter High School For Th
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Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 563 Students
9. Lehighton Area Hs
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Lehighton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 660 Students
10. Northwestern Lehigh Hs
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Northwestern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 695 Students
Best Middle Schools in Allentown, PA
Allentown, PA has 57 middle schools with 32,809 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Allentown score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Allentown meet expectations.
1. Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch
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Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 692 Students
2. Southern Lehigh Ms
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Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 466 Students
3. Springhouse Ms
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Parkland Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1344 Students
4. Northwestern Lehigh Ms
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Northwestern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
5. Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch
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Nazareth Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 750 Students
6. Saucon Valley Ms
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Saucon Valley Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 635 Students
7. Wind Gap Ms
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Pen Argyl Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 518 Students
8. Panther Valley Intermediate Sch
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Panther Valley Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 417 Students
9. Eyer Ms
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East Penn Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 847 Students
10. Palmerton Area Jhs
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Palmerton Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 267 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Allentown, PA
Allentown, PA has 153 elementary schools with 52,434 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Allentown score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Allentown exceed expectations.
1. Kernsville Sch
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Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
2. Ironton Sch
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Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students
3. Towamensing El Sch
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Palmerton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 324 Students
4. Durham-nockamixon El Sch
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Palisades Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 234 Students
5. Cetronia Sch
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Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
6. Parkway Manor Sch
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Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
7. Weisenberg El Sch
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Northwestern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 388 Students
8. Fred J. Jaindl El Sch
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Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
9. Veterans Memorial El Sch
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Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students
10. Hanover El Sch
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 226 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Allentown, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Allentown, PA has a total population of 861,889 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Allentown, 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 Allentown, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Allentown, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Allentown, PA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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