Public schools in Allentown, PA
36 open public schools with an address in Allentown, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
36
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
28,122
36 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
5
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Allentown public schools
The federal directory lists 36 public schools in Allentown, PA: 21 elementary, 7 middle, 5 high, 3 combined or other. The 36 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 28,122 students, an average of 781 per school. The largest campus is Parkland HS (3,279 students), and the largest elementary school is Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch (807).
Allentown City SD operates the most schools here (23), and 3 regular districts have at least one Allentown campus, plus 5 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 5 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 8 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Allentown
Allentown City SD
Public school district
23 schools in Allentown
Parkland SD
Public school district
5 schools in Allentown · 12 total
Salisbury Township SD
Public school district
3 schools in Allentown
Arts Academy CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Allentown
Arts Academy Elementary CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Allentown
Executive Education Academy CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Allentown
Lincoln Leadership Academy CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Allentown
Roberto Clemente CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Allentown
Elementary schools in Allentown
21| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Academy Elementary CS Arts Academy Elementary CS · Charter | KG–05 | 425 | 9.2:1 | |
| Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch Allentown City SD | KG–05 | 807 | 16.2:1 | |
| Central El Sch Allentown City SD | PK–05 | 694 | 13.9:1 | |
| Cetronia Sch Parkland SD | KG–05 | 496 | 14.2:1 | |
| Hiram W Dodd El Sch Allentown City SD | KG–05 | 627 | 15.8:1 | |
| Jackson Early Childhood Center Allentown City SD | PK–KG | 212 | 12.8:1 | |
| Jefferson El Sch Allentown City SD | KG–05 | 522 | 14.7:1 | |
| Kratzer Sch Parkland SD | KG–05 | 510 | 13.9:1 | |
| Lehigh Parkway El Sch Allentown City SD | KG–05 | 276 | 15.3:1 | |
| Luis A. Ramos El Sch Allentown City SD | KG–05 | 695 | 16.3:1 | |
| Mosser El Sch Allentown City SD | PK–05 | 551 | 14.3:1 | |
| Muhlenberg El Sch Allentown City SD | PK–05 | 606 | 19.4:1 | |
| Parkway Manor Sch Parkland SD | KG–05 | 569 | 15.9:1 | |
| Ritter El Sch Allentown City SD | KG–05 | 463 | 16.8:1 | |
| Roosevelt El Sch Allentown City SD | PK–05 | 631 | 15.6:1 | |
| Ruby Bridge Childhood Center Allentown City SD | PK–KG | 125 | 13.4:1 | |
| Salisbury El Sch Salisbury Township SD | KG–04 | 461 | 11.8:1 | |
| Sheridan El Sch Allentown City SD | 01–05 | 591 | 16.4:1 | |
| Sonia Sotomayor Dual Lang Immersion Academy Allentown City SD | PK–05 | 112 | 16.2:1 | |
| Union Terrace El Sch Allentown City SD | PK–05 | 674 | 16.2:1 | |
| Washington El Sch Allentown City SD | 01–05 | 362 | 14.1:1 |
Middle schools in Allentown
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Academy CS Arts Academy CS · Charter | 05–08 | 296 | 11.6:1 | |
| Francis D Raub MS Allentown City SD | 06–08 | 876 | 14.8:1 | |
| Harrison-Morton MS Allentown City SD | 06–08 | 704 | 13.5:1 | |
| Salisbury MS Salisbury Township SD | 05–08 | 448 | 12.1:1 | |
| South Mountain MS Allentown City SD | 06–08 | 972 | 13.7:1 | |
| Springhouse MS Parkland SD | 06–08 | 1,329 | 14.9:1 | |
| Trexler MS Allentown City SD | 06–08 | 771 | 14:1 |
High schools in Allentown
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeview Academy of Health Science Innovation and Tech Allentown City SD · Magnet | 09–12 | 415 | 16:1 | |
| Louis E Dieruff HS Allentown City SD | 09–12 | 1,914 | 16.6:1 | |
| Parkland HS Parkland SD | 09–12 | 3,279 | 16.2:1 | |
| Salisbury SHS Salisbury Township SD | 09–12 | 546 | 17.3:1 | |
| William Allen HS Allentown City SD | 09–12 | 3,074 | 20.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Allentown
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Education Academy CS Executive Education Academy CS · Charter | KG–12 | 1,497 | 14.2:1 | |
| Lincoln Leadership Academy CS Lincoln Leadership Academy CS · Charter | KG–12 | 973 | 13.1:1 | |
| Roberto Clemente CS Roberto Clemente CS · Charter | KG–12 | 619 | 12.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.9%
- Hispanic60.7%
- Black10.1%
- Asian3.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 36 Allentown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (28,122 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Allentown
How many public schools are in Allentown, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 36 open public schools with a location address in Allentown: 21 elementary, 7 middle, 5 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 28,122 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Allentown?
Schools with an address in Allentown belong to 8 education agencies, led by Allentown City SD (23 schools), Parkland SD (5 schools), Salisbury Township SD (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Allentown?
Parkland HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Allentown, with 3,279 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Allentown?
Yes. 5 of the 36 public schools in Allentown are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Arts Academy CS, Arts Academy Elementary CS, Executive Education Academy CS. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Allentown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Allentown public schools is 14.8:1, higher than the Pennsylvania school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Allentown guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Pennsylvania cities