For the 2026-27 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 (2026-27)
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%
Lehighton, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
496 W Lizard Creek Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6094
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6094
Gr: K-4 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
1122 Fairyland Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6163
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6163
Gr: K-4 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
2466 Mahoning Dr E
Lehighton, PA 18235
(570) 386-4678
Lehighton, PA 18235
(570) 386-4678
Gr: K-4 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
200 Beaver Run Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-7880
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-7880
Gr: K-4 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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).
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