For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,441 students in Lehighton, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 262 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Lehighton, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lehighton, PA are Towamensing Elementary School, Lehighton Area Elementary Center and Lehighton Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lehighton, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Lehighton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Lehighton, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Towamensing Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7920 Interchange Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 681-4024
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 681-4024
Gr: K-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Lehighton Area Elementary Center
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 Indian Ln
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-7880
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-7880
Gr: PK-5 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Lehighton Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Indian Lane
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6180
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6180
Gr: 9-12 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Lehighton Area Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Beaver Run Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6535
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6535
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lehighton, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lehighton, PA include Towamensing Elementary School, Lehighton Area Elementary Center and Lehighton Area High School.
How many public schools are located in Lehighton?
4 public schools are located in Lehighton.
What percentage of students in Lehighton go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Lehighton are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lehighton?
Lehighton public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Recent Articles
Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Tracks: Are They Accessible or Just Advertised?
Learn how to evaluate gifted, honors, and advanced academic programs in public schools, including admission criteria, equity, and the questions every parent should ask.
Algebra Readiness: What Parents Should Ask Before Middle School
Discover how to determine if your child is ready for algebra before middle school, including the questions parents should ask and the skills students need to succeed.
How to Evaluate Reading Instruction in Your Zoned Elementary School
Learn how to evaluate reading instruction in your neighborhood elementary school by recognizing effective literacy practices, asking the right questions, and understanding what quality reading instruction looks like.