For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,170 students in Whitehall, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 483 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Whitehall, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Whitehall, PA are George D Steckel Elementary School, Zephyr Elementary School and Whitehall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitehall, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Whitehall have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Whitehall, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
George D Steckel Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2928 Zephyr Blvd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 435-1521
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 435-1521
Gr: 2-3 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Zephyr Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2934 Zephyr Blvd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 871-3671
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 871-3671
Gr: 4-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Whitehall High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Mechanicsville Rd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 437-5081
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 437-5081
Gr: 9-12 | 1,462 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Whitehall-coplay Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2930 Zephyr Blvd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 439-1439
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 439-1439
Gr: 6-8 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
2940 Macarthur Road
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 433-7551
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 433-7551
Gr: K-1 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Whitehall, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Whitehall, PA include George D Steckel Elementary School, Zephyr Elementary School and Whitehall High School.
How many public schools are located in Whitehall?
5 public schools are located in Whitehall.
What percentage of students in Whitehall go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Whitehall are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Whitehall?
Whitehall public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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