For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,840 students in 18064, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 18064, PA are Lower Nazareth Elementary School, Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School and Shafer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 18064 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 18064, PA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18064, PA Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lower Nazareth Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4422 Newburg Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-7311
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-7311
Grades: K-4
| 613 students
Rank: #22.
Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
960 Bushkill Center Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-1118
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-1118
Grades: K-4
| 563 students
Rank: #33.
Shafer Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
49 S Liberty St
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-5228
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-5228
Grades: K-4
| 572 students
Rank: #44.
Nazareth Area Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
355 Tatamy Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064
(484) 292-1111
Nazareth, PA 18064
(484) 292-1111
Grades: 5-6
| 699 students
Rank: #55.
Plainfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
539 School Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 746-4436
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 746-4436
Grades: K-3
| 393 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 18064, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 18064, PA include Lower Nazareth Elementary School, Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School and Shafer Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 18064, PA?
5 public elementary schools are located in 18064, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 18064, PA?
18064, PA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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