For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 696 students in the neighborhood of Old Allentown, Allentown, PA.
The top-ranked public school in Old Allentown is Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Old Allentown, Allentown, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Old Allentown, Allentown, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
829 W Turner St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4801
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4801
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old Allentown, Allentown, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old Allentown, Allentown, PA include Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Allentown, Allentown?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Allentown, Allentown.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Old Allentown, Allentown?
the neighborhood of Old Allentown, Allentown public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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