For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,769 students in 18015, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 446 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 18015, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 18015, PA are Southern Lehigh Intermediate School, Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts and Donegan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 18015 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 18015, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18015, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Lehigh Intermediate School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5438 Route 378
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 861-4040
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 861-4040
Gr: 4-6 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
321 E. Third St
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 868-2971
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 868-2971
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Donegan Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1210 East 4th St
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 866-0031
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 866-0031
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Broughal Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
114 West Morton Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 866-5041
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 866-5041
Gr: 6-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Fountain Hill Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Church St
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 865-5881
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 865-5881
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 18015, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 18015, PA include Southern Lehigh Intermediate School, Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts and Donegan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 18015?
5 public schools are located in 18015.
What percentage of students in 18015 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 18015 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 18015?
18015 public schools minority enrollment is 63% 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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