Best Schools in Northampton County, PA
Northampton County, PA has 84 public schools (14 high, 15 middle, 50 elementary) serving 47,563 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Northampton County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Northampton County, PA
The top high schools in Northampton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Saucon Valley Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saucon Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 648 Students
2. Nazareth Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nazareth Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1594 Students
3. Lehigh Valley Charter High School For Th
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 563 Students
4. Bangor Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bangor Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 887 Students
5. Northampton Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1862 Students
6. Wilson Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 741 Students
7. Pen Argyl Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pen Argyl Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 502 Students
8. Northern Lehigh Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 487 Students
9. Freedom Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1753 Students
10. Catasauqua Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catasauqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students
Best Middle Schools in Northampton County, PA
The top middle schools in Northampton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nazareth Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 750 Students
2. Saucon Valley Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saucon Valley Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 635 Students
3. Nazareth Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nazareth Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 778 Students
4. Defranco El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bangor Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 431 Students
5. Bangor Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bangor Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 455 Students
6. Wilson Area Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 676 Students
7. Northampton Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1256 Students
8. Nitschmann Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students
9. Wind Gap Ms
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Projected Test Scores
Pen Argyl Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 518 Students
10. Northern Lehigh Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 224 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Northampton County, PA
The top elementary schools in Northampton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lower Nazareth El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nazareth Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 620 Students
2. Hanover El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 226 Students
3. Williams Township El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 234 Students
4. Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nazareth Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 552 Students
5. Shafer El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nazareth Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 558 Students
6. Washington El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Bangor Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 424 Students
7. Lehigh El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 492 Students
8. Saucon Valley El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saucon Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 670 Students
9. Tracy El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Easton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 414 Students
10. Shawnee El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Easton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 602 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Northampton County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Northampton County, PA has a total population of 312,951 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Northampton County, 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 Northampton County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northampton County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Northampton County, 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 Northampton County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Northampton County, PA
How many schools are in Northampton County, PA?
Northampton County, PA has 84 public schools: 14 high schools, 15 middle schools and 50 elementary schools, serving 47,563 students in total.
How do schools in Northampton County perform on state tests?
On average, 84 schools in Northampton County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Northampton County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Northampton County?
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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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Northampton County
10 places in Northampton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- Bethlehem (16)
- Easton (15)
- Nazareth (7)
- Bangor (5)
- Northampton (4)
- Hellertown (3)
- Bath (2)
- Pen Argyl (2)
- Freemansburg (1)
- Walnutport (1)
School districts (8)
- Bethlehem Area SD (22 schools)
- Easton Area SD (9 schools)
- Nazareth Area SD (6 schools)
- Northampton Area SD (6 schools)
- Bangor Area SD (5 schools)
- Wilson Area SD (5 schools)
- Pen Argyl Area SD (3 schools)
- Saucon Valley SD (3 schools)