Best Schools in Easton, Pennsylvania
23 schools · 15 Elementary · 2 Middle · 5 High · 1 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Easton by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Tracy EL Sch
Elementary · Easton Area Sd. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Shawnee EL Sch
Elementary · Easton Area Sd. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Palmer EL Sch
Elementary · Easton Area Sd. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Easton for 2026 are Tracy EL Sch (9.0/10), Shawnee EL Sch (8.3/10), and Palmer EL Sch (8.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 16 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
23
17 public · 6 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$285,000
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Schools
23
17 public · 6 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$285,000
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Rates 9.0/10 despite 102% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Easton schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +31.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Easton schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Easton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 16 rated schools; 23 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tracy EL Sch | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Shawnee EL Sch | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Palmer EL Sch | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Forks EL Sch | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Easton Arts Academy Elementary Cs | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Cheston EL Sch | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Farmersville EL Sch | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Easton Area MS | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Easton Area HS | 5.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Wilson Area HS | 5.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.3/10
- Median household income
- $97,956
- Median home value
- $285,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37%
- Avg commute
- 29 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 75%
30% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Easton compares
Pennsylvania rank
#230 of 424
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Pennsylvania avg (6.3)
Median household income
$98k
123% of Pennsylvania median
Schools in this city
20
Easton's public schools split across 5 districts
No single ISD owns Easton. The public campuses divide among 5 districts.
The largest shares: Easton Area SD (9), Wilson Area SD (5), Bethlehem Area SD (1).
Among 16 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.5 to 9.0 — the spread is inside Easton, not a citywide average.
- Easton Area SD9 public · 53%
- Wilson Area SD5 public · 29%
- Bethlehem Area SD1 public · 6%
- Career Institute of Technology1 public · 6%
- Easton Arts Academy Elementary Cs1 public · 6%
About Schools in Easton, Pennsylvania
Easton, Pennsylvania gives parents 16 ranked public schools to evaluate, spanning elementary through higher grade levels. The city's average school score sits at 6.8 out of 10 — a solid foundation, with meaningful variation across the landscape. Seven of those 16 schools, or 44 percent, clear the 7-out-of-10 threshold, signaling that nearly half the public options here deliver above-average performance by national standards.
The strongest performers concentrate at the elementary level. Avona El Sch leads the city with an 8.5 out of 10, the highest score among all ranked Easton schools. Palmer El Sch follows at 8.4, and March El Sch at 8.3. Shawnee El Sch (8.2) and Tracy El Sch (7.9) round out a top five that gives families with younger children a range of high-performing options. That cluster of five elementary schools all scoring above 7.9 is a meaningful signal: Easton's elementary tier is where the city's educational strength concentrates most clearly.
The spread between that top tier and the city average — 8.5 at the peak versus 6.8 overall — tells parents that school selection matters here. Families who can choose between attendance zones, or who are weighing neighborhoods, should look closely at which specific school a given address feeds into. The 56 percent of schools scoring below 7 are not uniformly weak, but the gap between Easton's best and its middle tier is wide enough to influence decisions.
For parents comparing Easton to other mid-size Pennsylvania cities, the 44 percent rate of schools scoring 7-plus is a useful benchmark to carry into peer comparisons. The elementary options at the top end are genuinely competitive. The practical takeaway: families prioritizing elementary school quality have real high-performing choices within Easton's public system, particularly around the Avona, Palmer, and March schools. Parents with middle or high school students should dig into individual school scores and verify current attendance zone boundaries, as the strength visible at the elementary level does not necessarily carry uniformly through all grade bands.
Elementary Schools
15 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 415 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.0 |
| 2 | 557 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.3 |
| 3 | 541 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 |
| 4 | 335 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.4 |
| 5 | 279 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.1 |
| 6 | 556 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.0 |
| 7 | 351 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.9 |
| 8 | 240 students · Kindergarten–4th | 5.3 |
| 9 | 284 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.9 |
| 10 | 562 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.8 |
Show all 15 elementary schools in Easton
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,904 students · 6th–8th | 6.7 |
| 2 | 658 students · 5th–8th | 5.3 |
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,824 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 2 | 729 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 3 | 9 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Notre Dame High SchoolPrivate 543 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Notre Dame High SchoolPrivate 539 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 336 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
Schools in Easton
Easton, Pennsylvania · 23 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$97,956
Median Home Value
$285,000
Median Rent
$1,486/mo
Population
91,876
College Educated
37%
Homeownership
75%
Avg Commute
29 min
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Community Profile
Easton has a median household income of $97,956. It is an area where 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $285,000, with a median rent of $1,486/month. The local poverty rate of 7.1% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Elementary
- 15
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 5
- Other
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Easton, Pennsylvania
How many schools are in Easton, Pennsylvania?
Easton has 23 schools, including 17 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Easton, Pennsylvania?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Easton is 6.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Easton, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked school in Easton on MySchoolScout is Tracy EL Sch with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Easton, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked elementary school in Easton on MySchoolScout is Tracy EL Sch with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Easton, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked middle school in Easton on MySchoolScout is Easton Area MS with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What is the best high school in Easton, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked high school in Easton on MySchoolScout is Easton Area HS with a composite score of 5.7/10.
How many school districts serve Easton, Pennsylvania?
Easton is served by 5 school districts: Easton Arts Academy Elementary Cs, Bethlehem Area Sd, Easton Area Sd, Wilson Area Sd, Career Institute of Technology.
What is the education level in Easton, Pennsylvania?
According to Census data, 37% of adults in Easton have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Easton, Pennsylvania?
The median household income in Easton is approximately $97,956 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Easton, Pennsylvania?
Yes, Easton has 6 private schools alongside 17 public schools. The top-rated private school is Bethlehem Christian School Upper Campus with a score of 6.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Easton, Pennsylvania?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Easton is 12.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Easton, Pennsylvania?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.