Best Schools in Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem, PA has a total of 61 schools including 14 high schools, 12 middle schools and 34 elementary schools. A total of 35,646 students attend Bethlehem, PA schools. On average, schools in Bethlehem score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Bethlehem greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem, PA has 14 high schools with 13,839 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 Bethlehem score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Bethlehem greatly exceed expectations.
1. Palisades Hs
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Palisades Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 462 Students
2. Southern Lehigh Shs
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Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1056 Students
3. Nazareth Area Hs
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Nazareth Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1594 Students
4. 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
5. Salisbury Shs
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Salisbury Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 524 Students
6. Northampton Area Hs
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Northampton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1862 Students
7. Saucon Valley Shs
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Saucon Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 648 Students
8. Freedom Hs
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1753 Students
9. Catasauqua Shs
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Catasauqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students
10. Liberty Hs
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2640 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem, PA has 12 middle schools with 8,355 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 Bethlehem score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Bethlehem exceed expectations.
1. Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch
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Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 692 Students
2. Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch
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Nazareth Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 750 Students
3. Saucon Valley Ms
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Saucon Valley Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 635 Students
4. Palisades Ms
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Palisades Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 309 Students
5. Salisbury Ms
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Salisbury Township Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 479 Students
6. East Hills Ms
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1047 Students
7. Northampton Area Ms
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Northampton Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1256 Students
8. Nitschmann Ms
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students
9. Catasauqua Ms
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Catasauqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 448 Students
10. Northeast Ms
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 725 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem, PA has 34 elementary schools with 11,657 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 Bethlehem score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Bethlehem exceed expectations.
1. Springfield El Sch
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Palisades Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 208 Students
2. Hanover El Sch
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 226 Students
3. Miller Heights El Sch
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 340 Students
4. Asa Packer El Sch
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students
5. Colonel John Siegfried El Sch
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Northampton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 808 Students
6. Salisbury El Sch
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Salisbury Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 484 Students
7. Farmersville El Sch
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 361 Students
8. Governor Wolf El Sch
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 459 Students
9. Saucon Valley El Sch
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Saucon Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 670 Students
10. Spring Garden El Sch
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 508 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bethlehem, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bethlehem, PA has a total population of 117,946 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bethlehem, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bethlehem, PA.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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