For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,231 students in the neighborhood of Rittersville, Allentown, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rittersville are Ritter Elementary School and Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Rittersville, Allentown, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Rittersville, Allentown, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ritter Elementary School
(Math: 19% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1414 E. Cedar St.
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 860-3300
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 860-3300
Grades: K-12
| 909 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Rittersville, Allentown, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Rittersville, Allentown, PA include Ritter Elementary School and Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Rittersville, Allentown?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Rittersville, Allentown.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rittersville, Allentown?
the neighborhood of Rittersville, Allentown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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