For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,316 students in 18064, PA (there are , serving 238 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 18064, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 18064, PA are Nazareth Area High School, Lower Nazareth Elementary School and Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 18064 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 18064, PA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18064, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nazareth Area High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 East Center Street
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-1730
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-1730
Grades: 9-12
| 1,627 students
Rank: #22.
Lower Nazareth Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4422 Newburg Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-7311
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-7311
Grades: K-4
| 607 students
Rank: #33.
Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
960 Bushkill Center Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-1118
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-1118
Grades: K-4
| 586 students
Rank: #44.
Shafer Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
49 S Liberty St
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-5228
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-5228
Grades: K-4
| 575 students
Rank: #55.
Nazareth Area Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
355 Tatamy Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064
(484) 292-1111
Nazareth, PA 18064
(484) 292-1111
Grades: 5-6
| 754 students
Rank: #66.
Nazareth Area Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
94 Friedenstahl Ave
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-3350
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-3350
Grades: 7-8
| 747 students
Rank: #77.
Plainfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
539 School Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 746-4436
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 746-4436
Grades: K-3
| 420 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 18064, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 18064, PA include Nazareth Area High School, Lower Nazareth Elementary School and Kenneth N Butz Jr Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 18064?
7 public schools are located in 18064.
What percentage of students in 18064 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 18064 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 18064?
18064 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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