Best Public Schools in Zip Code 18064

The 18064 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Nazareth Area School District, except for Plainfield Elementary School which is part of the Pen Argyl Area School District. The schools in the Nazareth Area School District consistently outperform the state averages, with several standout performers.

Lower Nazareth Elementary School ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with exceptional test scores in Math, English Language Arts, and Science. Nazareth Area High School also ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania high schools, with strong test scores and a high graduation rate. Additionally, Nazareth Area Middle School is a top-performing middle school, with impressive English Language Arts proficiency rates.

The schools in the Nazareth Area School District generally have higher spending per student, smaller class sizes, and better academic outcomes compared to the Plainfield Elementary School, which is part of the Pen Argyl Area School District. However, the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Shafer Elementary School, tend to have lower test scores, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance.