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Best Lehigh County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public middle schools serving 15,243 students in Lehigh County, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lehigh County, PA are Springhouse Middle School, Southern Lehigh Middle School and Orefield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lehigh County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Lehigh County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 Lehigh County (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.
Southern Lehigh Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3715 Preston Lane
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 282-3700
Gr: 7-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Orefield Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2675 Pa Route 309
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 351-5750
Gr: 6-8 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Circle Of Seasons Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8380 Mohr Lane
Fogelsville, PA 18051
(610) 285-6267
Gr: K-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Eyer Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5616 Buckeye Rd
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 965-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Seven Generations Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
33 E Minor St
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 421-8844
Gr: K-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Northwestern Lehigh Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6636 Northwest Rd
New Tripoli, PA 18066
(610) 298-8661
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Lower Macungie Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6299 Lower Macungie Road
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 395-8593
Gr: 6-8 | 1,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Whitehall-coplay Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2930 Zephyr Blvd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 439-1439
Gr: 6-8 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Northern Lehigh Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Diamond St
Slatington, PA 18080
(610) 767-9812
Gr: 7-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
Catasauqua Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Pine Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032
(610) 264-4341
Gr: 5-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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%
Rank: #2121.
Innovative Arts Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Howertown Road
Catasauqua, PA 18032
(610) 403-2787
Gr: 6-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lehigh County, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lehigh County, PA include Springhouse Middle School, Southern Lehigh Middle School and Orefield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lehigh County?
21 public middle schools are located in Lehigh County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lehigh County?
Lehigh County public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% 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 Lehigh County are often viewed compared to one another?

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