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Lehigh County Public Schools

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

80

public schools

Total Enrollment

54,048

students

School Districts

19

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Lehigh County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Pennsylvania; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Lehigh County has 19 district entries. Bethlehem Area SD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 22 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 18 listed communities. Allentown has the most listed schools, with 34 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 48 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 8 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 8 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

11 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

80

in Lehigh County

Reported Enrollment

54,048

80 schools reporting

School Districts

19

districts

Charter Schools

8

10% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary48
Middle17
High12
Other3

19 School Districts in Lehigh County

Allentown City SD

21 schools
15,928 students

Bethlehem Area SD

22 schools
12,939 students

Parkland SD

12 schools
9,821 students

East Penn SD

10 schools
7,957 students

Whitehall-Coplay SD

5 schools
4,107 students

Southern Lehigh SD

5 schools
3,077 students

Northwestern Lehigh SD

4 schools
1,971 students

Northern Lehigh SD

4 schools
1,564 students

Salisbury Township SD

3 schools
1,487 students

Catasauqua Area SD

3 schools
1,455 students

80 Public Schools in Lehigh County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 11 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 80 matching schools

Parkland HS

Parkland SD

Allentown, 18104 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,220 students

William Allen HS

Allentown City SD

Allentown, 18104 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,852 students

Emmaus HS

East Penn SD

Emmaus, 18049 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,846 students

Louis E Dieruff HS

Allentown City SD

Allentown, 18109 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,915 students

Whitehall HS

Whitehall-Coplay SD

Whitehall, 18052 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,459 students

Executive Education Academy CS

Executive Education Academy CS

Allentown, 18109 / City: Midsize

ProfileKG–12Charter1,368 students

Springhouse MS

Parkland SD

Allentown, 18104 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,344 students

Southern Lehigh SHS

Southern Lehigh SD

Center Valley, 18034 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,056 students

Lower Macungie MS

East Penn SD

Macungie, 18062 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,043 students

South Mountain MS

Allentown City SD

Allentown, 18103 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,007 students

Whitehall-Coplay MS

Whitehall-Coplay SD

Whitehall, 18052 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle982 students

Orefield MS

Parkland SD

Orefield, 18069 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle917 students

Francis D Raub MS

Allentown City SD

Allentown, 18104 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle909 students

Lincoln Leadership Academy CS

Lincoln Leadership Academy CS

Allentown, 18109 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–12Charter899 students

Eyer MS

East Penn SD

Macungie, 18062 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle847 students

Trexler MS

Allentown City SD

Allentown, 18102 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle820 students

Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch

Allentown City SD

Allentown, 18102 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–5Primary813 students

Nitschmann MS

Bethlehem Area SD

Bethlehem, 18018 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle781 students

Harrison-Morton MS

Allentown City SD

Allentown, 18101 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle733 students

Northwestern Lehigh HS

Northwestern Lehigh SD

New Tripoli, 18066 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High695 students

Lehigh County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Lehigh County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Pennsylvania. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Lehigh County public school directory?

The directory lists 80 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Lehigh County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Lehigh County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Lehigh County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 11 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Lehigh County?

Start with the 19 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Lehigh County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Lehigh County Education OverviewCounty school score: 64/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.