Public schools in Easton, PA
17 open public schools with an address in Easton, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,643
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Easton public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Easton, PA: 12 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,643 students, an average of 626 per school. The largest campus is Easton Area HS (2,778 students), and the largest elementary school is Paxinosa El Sch (572).
Easton Area SD operates the most schools here (9), and 3 regular districts have at least one Easton campus, plus 2 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 13.1:1, similar to 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Easton
Easton Area SD
Public school district
9 schools in Easton
Wilson Area SD
Public school district
5 schools in Easton
Bethlehem Area SD
Public school district
1 school in Easton · 22 total
Career Institute of Technology
Specialized public school district
1 school in Easton
Easton Arts Academy Elementary CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Easton
Elementary schools in Easton
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avona El Sch Wilson Area SD | KG–04 | 205 | 15.1:1 | |
| Cheston El Sch Easton Area SD | KG–05 | 559 | 12.9:1 | |
| Easton Arts Academy Elementary CS Easton Arts Academy Elementary CS · Charter | KG–05 | 254 | 9.8:1 | |
| Farmersville El Sch Bethlehem Area SD | KG–05 | 357 | 12.6:1 | |
| Forks El Sch Easton Area SD | KG–05 | 336 | 13.5:1 | |
| March El Sch Easton Area SD | KG–05 | 296 | 11.3:1 | |
| Palmer El Sch Easton Area SD | KG–05 | 531 | 13.5:1 | |
| Paxinosa El Sch Easton Area SD | KG–05 | 572 | 11.4:1 | |
| Shawnee El Sch Easton Area SD | KG–05 | 567 | 14.1:1 | |
| Tracy El Sch Easton Area SD | KG–05 | 410 | 13.7:1 | |
| Williams Township El Sch Wilson Area SD | KG–04 | 249 | 13:1 | |
| Wilson Borough El Sch Wilson Area SD | KG–04 | 285 | 11.4:1 |
Middle schools in Easton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Area MS Easton Area SD | 06–08 | 1,879 | 13.4:1 | |
| Wilson Area Intermediate Sch Wilson Area SD | 05–08 | 643 | 13.1:1 |
High schools in Easton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Institute of Technology Career Institute of Technology · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 13 | 0.6:1 | |
| Easton Area HS Easton Area SD | 09–12 | 2,778 | 16.7:1 | |
| Wilson Area HS Wilson Area SD | 09–12 | 709 | 15.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.5%
- Hispanic33.1%
- Black14.3%
- Asian4.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Easton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,643 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Easton
How many public schools are in Easton, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Easton: 12 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 10,643 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Easton?
Schools with an address in Easton belong to 5 education agencies, led by Easton Area SD (9 schools), Wilson Area SD (5 schools), Bethlehem Area SD (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Easton?
Easton Area HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Easton, with 2,778 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Easton?
Yes. 1 of the 17 public schools in Easton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Easton Arts Academy Elementary CS. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Easton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Easton public schools is 13.1:1, similar to 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 Easton 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