For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,474 students in Northampton, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 368 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Northampton, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Northampton, PA are Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School, Northampton Area High School and Catasauqua Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northampton, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Northampton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Northampton, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1677 Lincoln Ave
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-6430
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-6430
Grades: K-5
| 810 students
Rank: #22.
Northampton Area High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1619 Laubach Ave
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-7812
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-7812
Grades: 9-12
| 1,868 students
Rank: #33.
Catasauqua Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W Bullshead Rd
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 697-0111
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 697-0111
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
Rank: #44.
Northampton Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1617 Laubach Ave
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-7817
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-7817
Grades: 6-8
| 1,298 students
Northampton, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Weaversville Intensive Trmt Un (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6710 Weaversville Rd
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-1591
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-1591
Grades: Inquire with school
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Northampton, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Northampton, PA include Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School, Northampton Area High School and Catasauqua Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Northampton, PA?
4 public schools are located in Northampton, PA.
What percentage of students in Northampton, PA go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Northampton, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton, PA?
Northampton, PA public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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