For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,716 students in 18103, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 18103, PA are Salisbury Middle School, Arts Academy Charter School and South Mountain Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 18103 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 18103, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18103, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salisbury Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Devonshire Rd
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-0830
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-0830
Gr: 5-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Arts Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1610 East Emmaus Avenue
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 351-0234
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 351-0234
Gr: 5-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
South Mountain Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
709 W Emaus Ave
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4301
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4301
Gr: 6-8 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 18103, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 18103, PA include Salisbury Middle School, Arts Academy Charter School and South Mountain Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 18103?
3 public middle schools are located in 18103.
What is the racial composition of students in 18103?
18103 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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