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Cetronia School

Public Grades K-5

112^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,511 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

Summary

Cetronia School is an exceptional elementary school located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving 483 students in grades K-5. As part of the highly-ranked Parkland School District, Cetronia School has consistently been among the top-performing elementary schools in the state, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

Cetronia School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with students consistently outperforming their peers in the Parkland School District and across Pennsylvania in both Math and English Language Arts (ELA) on the PSSA assessments. In the 2024-2025 school year, 79.5% of Cetronia students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 66.6% for the Parkland School District and 41.7% for the state. Similarly, 73.1% of Cetronia students were proficient or better in PSSA ELA, compared to 69% for the Parkland School District and 48.5% for Pennsylvania. The school's strong performance extends to various student subgroups, including Hispanic students and those from low-income backgrounds.

Cetronia School's success is further highlighted by its comparisons to nearby schools. While the school outperforms other Parkland School District schools, such as Kratzer School and Parkway Manor School, it also significantly outperforms schools in the Allentown City School District, like Lehigh Parkway Elementary and Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary. Cetronia School's consistent high performance and commitment to providing a well-rounded and equitable education make it a standout choice for families in the Allentown area.

496

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,266

Per pupil spending ?

32.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3635 Broadway
Allentown, PA 18104-5215

(610) 351-5860

District: Parkland School District

Students who attend Cetronia School usually attend:

Middle:	Springhouse Middle School
High:	Parkland High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.0%

Hispanic:

21.6%

Asian:

10.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 90th percentile in 2015 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (76% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Parkland School District

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg68%

Pennsylvania avg45%

112^th of 1,511

Pennsylvania public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 9Elementary Schools in the Parkland School District

40^th of 606Parkland School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	90.5	112 of 1511	92.6%	★★★★★
2024	88.4	122 of 1526	92.0%	★★★★★
2023	88.8	121 of 1534	92.1%	★★★★★
2022	89.9	97 of 1534	93.7%	★★★★★
2021	88.5	110 of 1433	92.3%	★★★★★
2019	89.5	74 of 1544	95.2%	★★★★★
2018	89.3	71 of 1530	95.4%	★★★★★
2017	86.6	140 of 1547	91.0%	★★★★★
2016	84.4	181 of 1554	88.4%	★★★★☆
2015	85.7	143 of 1474	90.3%	★★★★★
2014	78.8	257 of 1467	82.5%	★★★★☆
2013	70.8	481 of 1519	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	78.3	265 of 1599	83.4%	★★★★☆
2011	77.0	281 of 1597	82.4%	★★★★☆
2010	79.1	234 of 1579	85.2%	★★★★☆
2009	81.0	175 of 1549	88.7%	★★★★☆
2008	79.2	230 of 1551	85.2%	★★★★☆
2007	77.2	307 of 1555	80.3%	★★★★☆
2006	78.3	266 of 1545	82.8%	★★★★☆
2005	80.0	196 of 1299	84.9%	★★★★☆
2004	86.7	123 of 1308	90.6%	★★★★★
2003	87.9	107 of 1302	91.8%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2023	57.2	83 of 160	48.1%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	96.3	34 of 1030	96.7%	★★★★★
2024	95.8	20 of 1084	98.2%	★★★★★
2023	97.3	16 of 1043	98.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	90.3	93 of 1466	93.7%	★★★★★
2024	87.6	115 of 1488	92.3%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	87.8	24 of 429	94.4%	★★★★★
2024	95.5	6 of 454	98.7%	★★★★★
2023	95.5	7 of 432	98.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	92.2	33 of 1369	97.6%	★★★★★
2024	89.0	64 of 1432	95.5%	★★★★★
2023	91.9	34 of 1414	97.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	88.2	135 of 1475	90.8%	★★★★★
2024	86.7	139 of 1495	90.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	91.1	52 of 1201	95.7%	★★★★★
2024	87.3	91 of 1229	92.6%	★★★★★
2023	88.8	72 of 1236	94.2%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)98th percentile+5 vs school

Disabled (2025)97th percentile+4 vs school

White (2025)96th percentile+3 vs school

Hispanic (2025)94th percentile~ school

Female (2025)94th percentile~ school

Male (2025)91st percentile~ school

Asian (2023)48th percentile-44 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Math80%+38 vs state

English Language Arts73%+25 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, September 14, 2012

Both our children did well at Cetronia. The staff is caring and really close knit. We attribute this to the principal, Mr. Giaquinto. He is a always available and physically present in the school. He is going for his doctorate and able to balance his career with college, unlike other administrators in the district who are on sabbaticals and family leave every other year. Kudos to Cetronia staff for an amazing school. Close Quote

Schools Near Cetronia School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)				PSSA English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cetronia School	Public	K-5	3635 Broadway	Allentown	18104	Lehigh County	Parkland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 351-5860	496	35	14.1	32.3%	278 (56.0%)	23 (4.6%)	107 (21.6%)	51 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	35 (7.1%)	90.5	112^th of 1511 public elementary schools	92.6%		88.4	122^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	92.0%	10	89.6	73.5	76.1	79.5	81.4	74.4	64.6	73.1	$21,266	$521	$20,745
Parkway Manor School	Public	K-5	768 Parkway Rd	Allentown	18104	Lehigh County	Parkland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 351-5850	569	36	15.8	28.5%	309 (54.3%)	18 (3.2%)	111 (19.5%)	99 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.6%)	90.3	119^th of 1511 public elementary schools	92.1%		90.1	93^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	93.9%	26	81.8	80.7	88.2	83.8	62.9	75.9	75.5	71.5	$21,837	$530	$21,308
Muhlenberg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	740 N 21st St	Allentown	18104	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4861	606	31	19.3	97.5%	61 (10.1%)	75 (12.4%)	404 (66.7%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (9.6%)	15.2	1270^th of 1511 public elementary schools	15.9%		22.1	1191^st of 1526 public elementary schools	22.0%	79	23.8	36.1	11.8	22.2	20.4	30.6	20.9	23.4	$16,407	$2,639	$13,768
Wescosville Elementary School	Public	K-5	1064 Liberty Ln	Wescosville	18106	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 395-5851	465	41	11.3	33.5%	292 (62.8%)	26 (5.6%)	92 (19.8%)	26 (5.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.0%)	82.4	246^th of 1511 public elementary schools	83.7%		75.2	390^th of 1526 public elementary schools	74.4%	144	72.8	58.1	66.7	66.5	71.6	62.3	74.3	70.0	$21,162	$519	$20,643
Union Terrace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1939 W Union St	Allentown	18104	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-5481	674	42	16.2	113.4%	37 (5.5%)	73 (10.8%)	482 (71.5%)	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (10.1%)	15.8	1266^th of 1511 public elementary schools	16.2%		13.6	1307^th of 1526 public elementary schools	14.4%	41	35.0	28.4	17.6	26.9	24.8	24.3	17.3	21.9	$16,534	$2,660	$13,874
Jackson Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	517 N 15th St	Allentown	18102	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4700	212	17	12.8	123.6%	6 (2.8%)	32 (15.1%)	147 (69.3%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (11.8%)								(n/a)									$19,224	$3,092	$16,132
Ruby Bridge Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	1394 Walnut St	Allentown	18102	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(484) 765-4164	125	9	13.4		2 (1.6%)	14 (11.2%)	94 (75.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (11.2%)								(n/a)
Kratzer School	Public	K-5	2200 Huckleberry Rd	Allentown	18104	Lehigh County	Parkland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 351-5820	510	37	13.8	48.6%	253 (49.6%)	31 (6.1%)	155 (30.4%)	39 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.1%)	80.8	265^th of 1511 public elementary schools	82.5%		82.4	237^th of 1526 public elementary schools	84.5%	28	68.8	70.1	73.8	70.8	58.9	64.4	67.5	63.4	$21,455	$527	$20,928
Lehigh Parkway Elementary School	Public	K-5	1708 Coronado St	Allentown	18103	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4441	276	18	15.3	97.1%	18 (6.5%)	43 (15.6%)	192 (69.6%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.2%)	58.2	687^th of 1511 public elementary schools	54.5%		46.8	910^th of 1526 public elementary schools	40.4%	223	50.0	60.0	55.9	55.1	26.3	68.6	52.9	48.6	$18,710	$3,010	$15,700
Luis A. Ramos Elementary School	Public	K-5	1430 West Allen St	Allentown	18102	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-4841	695	43	16.2	100.6%	27 (3.9%)	66 (9.5%)	548 (78.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	50 (7.2%)	13.1	1300^th of 1511 public elementary schools	14.0%		17.5	1250^th of 1526 public elementary schools	18.1%	50	25.6	17.9	26.4	23.2	14.4	17.9	23.1	18.5	$18,866	$3,035	$15,831

Frequently Asked Questions about Cetronia School

What district is Cetronia School in?

Parkland School District

How many students attend Cetronia School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 496 students attended Cetronia School.

What is the racial makeup of Cetronia School?

Students at Cetronia School are 56% White, 22% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Is Cetronia School a good school?

Yes. Cetronia School ranks in the top 7.4% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Cetronia School attend?

Students who attend Cetronia School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Springhouse Middle School
High : Parkland High School

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