For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,936 students in 18064, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 18064, PA are Lower Nazareth Elementary School, Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School and Shafer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 18064 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 18064, PA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18064, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lower Nazareth Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4422 Newburg Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-7311
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-7311
Gr: K-4 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
960 Bushkill Center Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-1118
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-1118
Gr: K-4 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Shafer Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
49 S Liberty St
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-5228
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-5228
Gr: K-4 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Nazareth Area Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
355 Tatamy Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064
(484) 292-1111
Nazareth, PA 18064
(484) 292-1111
Gr: 5-6 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Plainfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
539 School Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 746-4436
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 746-4436
Gr: K-3 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 18064, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 18064, PA include Lower Nazareth Elementary School, Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School and Shafer Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 18064?
5 public elementary schools are located in 18064.
What is the racial composition of students in 18064?
18064 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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