For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,495 students in Lehighton, PA (there are , serving 262 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Lehighton, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Lehighton, PA are Towamensing Elementary School, Lehighton Area High School and Lehighton Area Elementary Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lehighton, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Lehighton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lehighton, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Towamensing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7920 Interchange Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 681-4024
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 681-4024
Grades: K-6
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Lehighton Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Indian Lane
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6180
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6180
Grades: 9-12
| 660 students
Rank: #33.
Lehighton Area Elementary Center
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 Indian Ln
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-7880
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-7880
Grades: PK-5
| 998 students
Rank: #44.
Lehighton Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Beaver Run Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6535
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6535
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Lehighton, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
496 W Lizard Creek Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6094
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6094
Grades: K-4
| 127 students
1122 Fairyland Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6163
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6163
Grades: K-4
| 240 students
2466 Mahoning Dr E
Lehighton, PA 18235
(570) 386-4678
Lehighton, PA 18235
(570) 386-4678
Grades: K-4
| 214 students
200 Beaver Run Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-7880
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-7880
Grades: K-4
| 307 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lehighton, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Lehighton, PA include Towamensing Elementary School, Lehighton Area High School and Lehighton Area Elementary Center.
How many public schools are located in Lehighton?
4 public schools are located in Lehighton.
What percentage of students in Lehighton go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Lehighton are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lehighton?
Lehighton public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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