| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazareth Area School District | Nazareth | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 4,852 | 6 | K–12 | 4 |
| Saucon Valley School District | Bethlehem | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 1,959 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Bangor Area School District | Bangor | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 2,776 | 5 | K–12 | 3 |
| Wilson Area School District | Easton | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 2,160 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| Northampton Area School District | Bath | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 5,227 | 6 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Pen Argyl Area School District | Pen Argyl | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 1,440 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Easton Area School District | Easton | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 7,990 | 9 | K–12 | 3 |
| Bethlehem Area School District | Bethlehem | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 12,973 | 22 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Northampton County compares
Together they enroll 39,377 students across 59 schools. The largest is Bethlehem Area School District with 12,973 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, above the Pennsylvania average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Northampton County has 8 public school districts covering 23 zip codes. The top-rated district in Northampton County is Nazareth Area School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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