For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,897 students in Northampton County, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Northampton County, PA are Calypso Elementary School, George Wolf Elementary School and Marvine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northampton County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Northampton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Northampton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calypso Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1021 Calypso Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 691-0152
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 691-0152
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
George Wolf Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Allen Street
Bath, PA 18014
(610) 837-1833
Bath, PA 18014
(610) 837-1833
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Marvine Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1425 Livingston St
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 865-0012
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 865-0012
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
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: #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 preschools in Northampton County, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Northampton County, PA include Calypso Elementary School, George Wolf Elementary School and Marvine Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Northampton County?
5 public preschools are located in Northampton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton County?
Northampton County public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Northampton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Northampton County include: Fountain Hill Elementary School vs. Donegan Elementary School, Donegan Elementary School vs. Fountain Hill Elementary School
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