| 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 | Hellertown | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 1,959 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| 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 | 4 |
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 5.5/10. 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 (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 Northampton County, PA?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Northampton 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 Northampton County, PA?
Of the districts serving Northampton County, Nazareth Area School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 86th 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.