For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,708 students in 18103, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 18103, PA are Salisbury Middle School, Arts Academy Charter School and South Mountain Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 18103 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 18103, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18103, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salisbury Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Devonshire Rd
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-0830
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-0830
Grades: 5-8
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Arts Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1610 East Emmaus Avenue
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 351-0234
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 351-0234
Grades: 5-8
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
South Mountain Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
709 W Emaus Ave
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4301
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4301
Grades: 6-8
| 966 students
18103, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3201 Devonshire Rd
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-1688
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-1688
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
307 W Emmaus Ave
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4481
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4481
Grades: PK-K
| 277 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 18103, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 18103, PA include Salisbury Middle School, Arts Academy Charter School and South Mountain Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 18103?
3 public middle schools are located in 18103.
What is the racial composition of students in 18103?
18103 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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