For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,334 students in 18109, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 18109, PA are Executive Education Academy Charter School, Ritter Elementary School and Mosser Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 18109 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 18109, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18109, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Executive Education Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 Union Boulevard
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 841-7044
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 841-7044
Grades: K-12
| 1,431 students
Rank: #22.
Ritter Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
790 N Plymouth Street
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5661
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5661
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #33.
Mosser Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
129 S Dauphin St
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5881
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5881
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1414 E. Cedar St.
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 860-3300
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 860-3300
Grades: K-12
| 909 students
18109, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Allentown Secure Treatment Unt High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1560 Hanover Ave
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 433-9839
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 433-9839
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
2020 East Pennsylvania St
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5681
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5681
Grades: PK-K
| 309 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 18109, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 18109, PA include Executive Education Academy Charter School, Ritter Elementary School and Mosser Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 18109?
4 public elementary schools are located in 18109.
What is the racial composition of students in 18109?
18109 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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