For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,461 students in Bethlehem, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Bethlehem, PA are Calypso Elementary School, Marvine Elementary School and Donegan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethlehem, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Bethlehem have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bethlehem, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calypso Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1021 Calypso Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 691-0152
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 691-0152
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Marvine Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1425 Livingston St
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 865-0012
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 865-0012
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Donegan Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1210 East 4th St
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 866-0031
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 866-0031
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
Fountain Hill Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Church St
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 865-5881
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 865-5881
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
902 Fourth Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 861-7570
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 861-7570
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bethlehem, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Bethlehem, PA include Calypso Elementary School, Marvine Elementary School and Donegan Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bethlehem?
4 public preschools are located in Bethlehem.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethlehem?
Bethlehem public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Bethlehem are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bethlehem include: Fountain Hill Elementary School vs. Donegan Elementary School, Donegan Elementary School vs. Fountain Hill Elementary School
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