Slatington Historic District · Photo: Shuvaev · CC BY-SA 3.0Slatington’s public schools score below 57% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation
29% of students in Slatington’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Slatington, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Slatington’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 49% of tested students were proficient in reading and 29% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania (the state reports Slatington’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,785 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Slatington El Sch, then Northern Lehigh MS, then Northern Lehigh SHS. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. John Neumann Regional School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Slatington’s grade
C+: better than 43% of Pennsylvania school districts, #740 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Graduation is above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Slatington, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Slatington
Peters El Sch
Grades K–2 · 389 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Slatington
Peters El Sch
Grades K–2 · 389 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Slatington
Peters El Sch
Grades K–2 · 389 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Slatington
Slatington El Sch
Grades 3–6 · 487 students · 15:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Slatington
Slatington El Sch
Grades 3–6 · 487 students · 15:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Slatington
Slatington El Sch
Grades 3–6 · 487 students · 15:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Slatington
Slatington El Sch
Grades 3–6 · 487 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Slatington
Northern Lehigh MS
Grades 7–8 · 238 students · 12:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Slatington
Northern Lehigh MS
Grades 7–8 · 238 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Slatington
Northern Lehigh SHS
Grades 9–12 · 502 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Slatington
Northern Lehigh SHS
Grades 9–12 · 502 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Slatington
Northern Lehigh SHS
Grades 9–12 · 502 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Slatington
Northern Lehigh SHS
Grades 9–12 · 502 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Slatington’s public schools are run by Northern Lehigh School District, which also serves Walnutport and Washington. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Slatington vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Slatington’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Slatington | C+ | Northern Lehigh |
| Washington | C+ | Northern Lehigh |
| Walnutport | C+ | Northern Lehigh |
| Lehigh | B+ | Northampton Area |
2 of the 3 neighbors share Northern Lehigh with Slatington, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Slatington
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Slatington’s schools
Are Slatington’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Slatington children attend score below 57% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #740 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 41%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Slatington in?
Northern Lehigh School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,616 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Slatington kids go to high school?
Northern Lehigh SHS, with 502 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Slatington’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Northern Lehigh School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Slatington spend per student?
$18,785 in Northern Lehigh School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Slatington?
Yes: St. John Neumann Regional School (Catholic, grades K–2, 25 students).
Parents talk
What Slatington families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Slatington → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.