For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,499 students in 18102, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 977 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 18102, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 18102, PA are Building 21 Allentown, Luis A. Ramos Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 18102 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 18102, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18102, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Building 21 Allentown
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
265 Lehigh St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4400
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Luis A. Ramos Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1430 West Allen St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4841
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4841
Grades: K-5
| 595 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
837 N 9th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4941
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4941
Grades: 1-5
| 333 students
Rank: #44.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
521 N 2nd St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4881
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4881
Grades: 1-5
| 559 students
Rank: #55.
Trexler MiddleSchool
(Math: 3% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
851 N 15th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4601
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4601
Grades: 6-8
| 824 students
Rank: #66.
Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1227 W Gordon St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4000
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4000
Grades: K-5
| 810 students
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
829 W Turner St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4801
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4801
Grades: K-5
| 696 students
Rank: n/an/a
517 N 15th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4700
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4700
Grades: K
| 236 students
18102, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
424 N 9th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4821
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4821
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
517 North 15th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4841
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4841
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
1402 W Walnut St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-5441
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-5441
Grades: K
| 173 students
1124 W Turner St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-5461
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-5461
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
Roberto Clemente Elementary Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
501-509 West Cedar Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 351-4310
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 351-4310
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 18102, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 18102, PA include Building 21 Allentown, Luis A. Ramos Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 18102, PA?
8 public schools are located in 18102, PA.
What percentage of students in 18102, PA go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 18102, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 18102, PA?
18102, PA public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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