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Best Northampton County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 11,371 students in Northampton County, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Northampton County, PA are Saucon Valley Middle School, Nazareth Area Middle School and Bangor Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northampton 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 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Northampton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Northampton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saucon Valley Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2095 Polk Valley Rd
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-7001
Gr: 5-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Nazareth Area Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
94 Friedenstahl Ave
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-3350
Gr: 7-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Bangor Area Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Five Points Richmond Rd
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7012
Gr: 7-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Wind Gap Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1620 Teels Rd
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
(610) 863-9093
Gr: 4-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Wilson Area Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Firmstone St
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6110
Gr: 5-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2040 Avenue C
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 866-9660
Gr: K-12 | 1,878 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Nitschmann Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 W. Union Blvd
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-5781
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
East Hills Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2005 Chester Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 867-0541
Gr: 6-8 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Northampton Area Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1617 Laubach Ave
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-7817
Gr: 6-8 | 1,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Easton Area Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 Echo Trail
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 250-2460
Gr: 6-8 | 1,879 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1170 Fernwood St
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 868-8581
Gr: 6-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
675 E Broad Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 419-3120
Gr: K-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Broughal Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
114 West Morton Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 866-5041
Gr: 6-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Northampton County, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Northampton County, PA include Saucon Valley Middle School, Nazareth Area Middle School and Bangor Area Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Northampton County?
13 public middle schools are located in Northampton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton County?
Northampton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% 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 Northampton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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