For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,001 students in Hellertown, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 134 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Hellertown, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Hellertown, PA are Saucon Valley Sr. High School, Saucon Valley Elementary School and Saucon Valley MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hellertown, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Hellertown have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hellertown, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saucon Valley Sr. High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Polk Valley Rd
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-7001
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-7001
Grades: 9-12
| 690 students
Rank: #22.
Saucon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2085 Polk Valley Rd
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-7001
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-7001
Grades: K-4
| 655 students
Rank: #33.
Saucon Valley MiddleSchool
(Math: 44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2095 Polk Valley Rd
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-7001
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-7001
Grades: 5-8
| 656 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hellertown, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Hellertown, PA include Saucon Valley Sr. High School, Saucon Valley Elementary School and Saucon Valley MiddleSchool.
How many public schools are located in Hellertown, PA?
3 public schools are located in Hellertown, PA.
What percentage of students in Hellertown, PA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Hellertown, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hellertown, PA?
Hellertown, PA public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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