For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,616 students in 18080, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 92 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 18080, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 18080, PA are Slatington Elementary School, Northern Lehigh Sr. High School and Northern Lehigh Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 18080 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 18080, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18080, PA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Slatington Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Shadow Oaks Ln
Slatington, PA 18080
(610) 767-9821
Slatington, PA 18080
(610) 767-9821
Gr: 3-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Northern Lehigh Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bulldog Ln
Slatington, PA 18080
(610) 767-9832
Slatington, PA 18080
(610) 767-9832
Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Northern Lehigh Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Diamond St
Slatington, PA 18080
(610) 767-9812
Slatington, PA 18080
(610) 767-9812
Gr: 7-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
4055 Friedens Rd
Slatington, PA 18080
(610) 767-9827
Slatington, PA 18080
(610) 767-9827
Gr: K-2 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 18080, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 18080, PA include Slatington Elementary School, Northern Lehigh Sr. High School and Northern Lehigh Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 18080?
4 public schools are located in 18080.
What percentage of students in 18080 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 18080 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 18080?
18080 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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