| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Lehigh School District | Center Valley | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 3,078 | 5 | K–12 | 2 |
| Parkland School District | Breinigsville | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 9,833 | 12 | K–12 | 8 |
| East Penn School District | East Texas | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 7,973 | 10 | K–12 | 5 |
| Northwestern Lehigh School District | Fogelsville | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 1,974 | 4 | K–12 | 3 |
| Brandywine Heights Area School District | Alburtis | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 1,283 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Salisbury Township School District | Allentown | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 1,490 | 3 | K–12 | 0 |
| Whitehall-Coplay School District | Whitehall | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 4,116 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| Northern Lehigh School District | Neffs | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 1,573 | 4 | K–12 | 3 |
| Catasauqua Area School District | Catasauqua | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 1,455 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Allentown City School District | Allentown | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 15,988 | 21 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Lehigh County compares
Together they enroll 48,763 students across 70 schools. The largest is Allentown City School District with 15,988 students. Districts here average 5.9/10, above the Pennsylvania average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Lehigh County has 10 public school districts covering 28 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lehigh County is Southern Lehigh School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lehigh County, PA?
10 school districts serve zip codes in Lehigh County, PA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lehigh County, PA?
Of the districts serving Lehigh County, Southern Lehigh School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 94th percentile among Pennsylvania school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Pennsylvania reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Pennsylvania only, never across state lines.