For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,701 students in 18052, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 18052, PA are George D Steckel Elementary School, Zephyr Elementary School and Whitehall-coplay Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 18052 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 18052, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18052, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George D Steckel Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2928 Zephyr Blvd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 435-1521
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 435-1521
Grades: 2-3
| 554 students
Rank: #22.
Zephyr Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2934 Zephyr Blvd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 871-3671
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 871-3671
Grades: 4-5
| 588 students
Rank: #33.
Whitehall-coplay Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2930 Zephyr Blvd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 439-1439
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 439-1439
Grades: 6-8
| 998 students
Rank: n/an/a
2932 Zephyr Blvd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 433-7551
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 433-7551
Grades: K-1
| 561 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 18052, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 18052, PA include George D Steckel Elementary School, Zephyr Elementary School and Whitehall-coplay Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 18052?
4 public elementary schools are located in 18052.
What is the racial composition of students in 18052?
18052 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% 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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