Best Eighth Ward Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 389 students in the neighborhood of Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA.
The neighborhood of Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
837 N 9th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4941
Gr: 1-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA include Washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Eighth Ward, Allentown?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Eighth Ward, Allentown.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Eighth Ward, Allentown?
the neighborhood of Eighth Ward, Allentown public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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