For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 757 students in New Bethlehem, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 63 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in New Bethlehem, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in New Bethlehem, PA is Redbank Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Bethlehem, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in New Bethlehem have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in New Bethlehem, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redbank Valley High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 Broad St
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2424
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2424
Gr: 6-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Vine Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2680
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2680
Gr: K-2 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
330 Pheasant Farm Rd
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-1550
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-1550
Gr: K-6 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
600 Vine St
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2680
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2680
Gr: K-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Bethlehem, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in New Bethlehem, PA include Redbank Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in New Bethlehem?
2 public schools are located in New Bethlehem.
What percentage of students in New Bethlehem go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in New Bethlehem are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Bethlehem?
New Bethlehem public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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