For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,521 students in Slatington, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 52 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Slatington, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Slatington, PA are Northern Lehigh Sr. High School, Slatington Elementary School and Northern Lehigh MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Slatington, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Slatington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Slatington, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Lehigh Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Bulldog Ln
Slatington, PA 18080
(610) 767-9832
Slatington, PA 18080
(610) 767-9832
Grades: 9-12
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Slatington Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Shadow Oaks Ln
Slatington, PA 18080
(610) 767-9821
Slatington, PA 18080
(610) 767-9821
Grades: 3-6
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Northern Lehigh MiddleSchool
(Math: 12% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Diamond St
Slatington, PA 18080
(610) 767-9812
Slatington, PA 18080
(610) 767-9812
Grades: 7-8
| 241 students
Rank: n/an/a
4055 Friedens Rd
Slatington, PA 18080
(610) 767-9827
Slatington, PA 18080
(610) 767-9827
Grades: K-2
| 330 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Slatington, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Slatington, PA include Northern Lehigh Sr. High School, Slatington Elementary School and Northern Lehigh MiddleSchool.
How many public schools are located in Slatington, PA?
4 public schools are located in Slatington, PA.
What percentage of students in Slatington, PA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Slatington, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Slatington, PA?
Slatington, PA public schools minority enrollment is 23% 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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