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Best Allentown Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 8,485 students in Allentown, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Allentown, PA are Springhouse Middle School, Salisbury Middle School and Arts Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allentown, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Allentown have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Allentown, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springhouse Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Springhouse Rd
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 351-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Salisbury Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Devonshire Rd
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-0830
Gr: 5-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Arts Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 East Emmaus Avenue
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 351-0234
Gr: 5-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Executive Education Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Union Boulevard
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 841-7044
Gr: K-12 | 1,497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1414 E. Cedar St.
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 860-3300
Gr: K-12 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Roberto Clemente Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
136 S 4th Street
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 439-5814
Gr: K-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #77.
South Mountain Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
709 W Emaus Ave
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4301
Gr: 6-8 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Trexler Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
851 N 15th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4601
Gr: 6-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Harrison-morton Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
137 N 2nd St
Allentown, PA 18101
(484) 765-5701
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Francis D Raub Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
102 S Saint Cloud St
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 765-5301
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Allentown, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Allentown, PA include Springhouse Middle School, Salisbury Middle School and Arts Academy Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Allentown?
10 public middle schools are located in Allentown.
What is the racial composition of students in Allentown?
Allentown public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Allentown are often viewed compared to one another?

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