For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,156 students in 18020, PA (there are , serving 1,394 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in 18020, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 18020, PA are Miller Heights Elementary School, Freedom High School and Bethlehem Area Vocational-technical School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 18020 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 18020, PA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18020, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Miller Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3605 Allen St
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 868-6441
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 868-6441
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Freedom High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3149 Chester Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 867-5843
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 867-5843
Gr: 9-12 | 1,813 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Bethlehem Area Vocational-technical School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Chester Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 866-8013
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 866-8013
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 41%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 18020, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 18020, PA include Miller Heights Elementary School, Freedom High School and Bethlehem Area Vocational-technical School.
How many public schools are located in 18020?
3 public schools are located in 18020.
What percentage of students in 18020 go to public school?
61% of all K-12 students in 18020 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 18020?
18020 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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