For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,801 students in 18042, PA (there are , serving 544 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 18042, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 18042, PA are Williams Township Elementary School, Wilson Area High School and Wilson Borough Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 18042 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 18042, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18042, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williams Township Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2660 Morgan Hill Rd
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6170
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6170
Grades: K-4
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Area High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
424 Warrior Ln
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6030
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6030
Grades: 9-12
| 729 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson Borough Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 S 21st St
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6220
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6220
Grades: K-4
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
March Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
429 Reeder St
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 250-2531
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 250-2531
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #55.
Wilson Area Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Firmstone St
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6110
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6110
Grades: 5-8
| 658 students
Rank: #66.
Avona Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2317 Front Street
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6250
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6250
Grades: K-4
| 201 students
Rank: #77.
Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 N. 4th Street
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 546-4230
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 546-4230
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #88.
Cheston Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
723 Coal St
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 250-2542
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 250-2542
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #99.
Paxinosa Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Northampton St
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 250-2551
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 250-2551
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 18042, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 18042, PA include Williams Township Elementary School, Wilson Area High School and Wilson Borough Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 18042?
9 public schools are located in 18042.
What percentage of students in 18042 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 18042 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 18042?
18042 public schools minority enrollment is 63% 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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