Top Rankings
Nazareth Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,884 students in Nazareth Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Nazareth Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
4,884 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
343 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nazareth Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
57%
Graduation Rate
94%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.5%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Black
2%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% White
76%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,214 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,933 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$109 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$102 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$22,214
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$20,933
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Nazareth Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lower Nazareth Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4422 Newburg Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-7311
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-7311
Gr: K-4 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
960 Bushkill Center Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-1118
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-1118
Gr: K-4 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Nazareth Area High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 East Center Street
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-1730
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-1730
Gr: 9-12 | 1,607 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Shafer Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
49 S Liberty St
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-5228
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-5228
Gr: K-4 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Nazareth Area Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
355 Tatamy Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064
(484) 292-1111
Nazareth, PA 18064
(484) 292-1111
Gr: 5-6 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Nazareth Area Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
94 Friedenstahl Ave
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-3350
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-3350
Gr: 7-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nazareth Area School District?
Nazareth Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,884 students.
What is the rank of Nazareth Area School District?
Nazareth Area School District is ranked #75 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nazareth Area School District?
76% of Nazareth Area School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nazareth Area School District?
Nazareth Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Nazareth Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,933 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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