For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,596 students in 18109, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 18109, PA are Ritter Elementary School, Executive Education Academy Charter School and Mosser Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 18109 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 18109, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18109, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ritter Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
790 N Plymouth Street
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5661
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5661
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Executive Education Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 Union Boulevard
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 841-7044
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 841-7044
Gr: K-12 | 1,497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Mosser Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
129 S Dauphin St
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5881
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5881
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1414 E. Cedar St.
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 860-3300
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 860-3300
Gr: K-12 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
2020 E Pennsylvania St
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5681
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5681
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 18109, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 18109, PA include Ritter Elementary School, Executive Education Academy Charter School and Mosser Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 18109?
5 public elementary schools are located in 18109.
What is the racial composition of students in 18109?
18109 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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