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Best Schools in South Side, Bethlehem, PA
South Side, Bethlehem, PA has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,024 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in South Side meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Side, Bethlehem, PA
The top high schools in South Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lehigh Valley Charter High School For Th
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Projected Test Scores
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 563 Students
2. Freedom Hs
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1753 Students
3. Liberty Hs
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2640 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Side, Bethlehem, PA
The top middle schools in South Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Hills Ms
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Projected Test Scores
Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1047 Students
2. Northeast Ms
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 725 Students
3. Broughal Ms
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 500 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Side, Bethlehem, PA
The top elementary schools in South Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Miller Heights El Sch
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 340 Students
2. Thomas Jefferson El Sch
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 224 Students
3. Marvine El Sch
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students
4. Freemansburg El Sch
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students
5. Donegan El Sch
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students
6. Holy Infancy School
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Holy Infancy School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 136 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Side, Bethlehem, PA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Side, Bethlehem, PA has a total population of 7,270 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Side, 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 South Side, Bethlehem, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Side, Bethlehem, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Side, Bethlehem, 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 South Side, Bethlehem, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Side, Bethlehem, PA
How many schools are in South Side, Bethlehem, PA?
South Side, Bethlehem, PA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,024 students in total.
How do schools in South Side perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in South Side score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in South Side meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Side?
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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