For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,738 students in 18101, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 18101, PA are Roberto Clemente Charter School, Arts Academy Elementary Charter School and Harrison-morton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 18101 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 18101, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18101, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roberto Clemente Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
136 S 4th Street
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 439-5814
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 439-5814
Grades: K-12
| 626 students
Rank: #22.
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Union Street
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 841-4560
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 841-4560
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Harrison-morton Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
137 N 2nd St
Allentown, PA 18101
(484) 765-5701
Allentown, PA 18101
(484) 765-5701
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 18101, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 18101, PA include Roberto Clemente Charter School, Arts Academy Elementary Charter School and Harrison-morton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 18101?
3 public elementary schools are located in 18101.
What is the racial composition of students in 18101?
18101 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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