For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,233 students in 18103, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 18103, PA are Lehigh Parkway Elementary School, Salisbury Elementary School and Salisbury Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 18103 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 18103, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18103, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lehigh Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1708 Coronado St
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4441
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4441
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Salisbury Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Gaskill Ave
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-2800
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-2800
Gr: K-4 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Salisbury Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Devonshire Rd
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-0830
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-0830
Gr: 5-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Arts Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1610 East Emmaus Avenue
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 351-0234
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 351-0234
Gr: 5-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Hiram W Dodd Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1944 S Church St
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4501
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4501
Gr: K-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 W Susquehanna St
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4461
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4461
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
750 Saint John St
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4421
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4421
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
South Mountain Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
709 W Emaus Ave
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4301
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4301
Gr: 6-8 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
18103, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3201 Devonshire Rd
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-1688
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-1688
Gr: K-5
307 W Emmaus Ave
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4481
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4481
Gr: PK-K | 277 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 18103, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 18103, PA include Lehigh Parkway Elementary School, Salisbury Elementary School and Salisbury Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 18103?
8 public elementary schools are located in 18103.
What is the racial composition of students in 18103?
18103 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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