For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 286 students in Bethel, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 105 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Bethel, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in Bethel, PA is Bethel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethel, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Bethel have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Bethel, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8390 Lancaster Ave
Bethel, PA 19507
(717) 933-4131
Bethel, PA 19507
(717) 933-4131
Gr: K-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bethel, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Bethel, PA include Bethel Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bethel?
1 public schools are located in Bethel.
What percentage of students in Bethel go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Bethel are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bethel?
Bethel public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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