For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,954 students in 18034, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 138 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 18034, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 18034, PA are Southern Lehigh Sr. High School, Southern Lehigh Middle School and Hopewell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 18034 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 18034, PA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18034, PA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Lehigh Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5800 Main St
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 282-1421
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 282-1421
Grades: 9-12
| 1,056 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Lehigh Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3715 Preston Lane
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 282-3700
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 282-3700
Grades: 7-8
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Hopewell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4625 W Hopewell Rd
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 791-0200
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 791-0200
Grades: K-3
| 432 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 18034, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 18034, PA include Southern Lehigh Sr. High School, Southern Lehigh Middle School and Hopewell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 18034?
3 public schools are located in 18034.
What percentage of students in 18034 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 18034 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 18034?
18034 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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