For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,649 students in the neighborhood of Union Terrace, Allentown, PA.
The top ranked public schools in Union Terrace are Union Terrace Elementary School and Francis D Raub Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Union Terrace, Allentown, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Union Terrace, Allentown, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1939 W Union St
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 765-5481
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 765-5481
Grades: PK-5
| 764 students
Rank: #22.
Francis D Raub Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 S Saint Cloud St
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 765-5301
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 765-5301
Grades: 6-8
| 877 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Union Terrace, Allentown, PA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Union Terrace, Allentown, PA include Union Terrace Elementary School and Francis D Raub Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Union Terrace, Allentown?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Union Terrace, Allentown.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Union Terrace, Allentown?
the neighborhood of Union Terrace, Allentown public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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