Salisbury EL Sch

Salisbury El Sch is a public elementary school in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving 498 students in kindergarten through fourth grade. The school earns an overall composite score of 8.9 out of 10, placing it in the Excellent tier. Its growth score of 9.8 — the highest of its three rated categories — reflects students advancing well beyond what their incoming performance levels would predict.

Those scores translate directly to competitive standing. Salisbury ranks first among all 34 public schools in Allentown, and it outperforms 96 percent of public schools across Pennsylvania. In a state with nearly 2,900 public schools, sitting in the top 4 percent is a meaningful distinction.

Among Pennsylvania's 1,625 elementary schools specifically, Salisbury ranks 109th — placing it comfortably inside the top 10 percent of its direct peer group. A student-teacher ratio of 13.5 to 1 keeps class sizes at a manageable level, giving teachers real capacity to work with students individually. For families comparing elementary schools in the Allentown area, Salisbury stands out as the clear local leader and a demonstrably strong performer at the state level.