For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,796 students in 18040, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 18040, PA are Shawnee Elementary School, Forks Elementary School and Easton Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 18040 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 18040, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18040, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shawnee Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1315 Echo Trail
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 250-2400
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 250-2400
Gr: K-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Forks Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1709 Richmond Rd
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 250-2536
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 250-2536
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Easton Area Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Echo Trail
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 250-2460
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 250-2460
Gr: 6-8 | 1,904 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
18040, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
990 Echo Trail
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 250-2440
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 250-2440
Gr: 5-6 | 1,392 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
1010 Echo Trl
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 250-2460
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 250-2460
Gr: 7-8 | 1,352 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 18040, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 18040, PA include Shawnee Elementary School, Forks Elementary School and Easton Area Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 18040?
3 public elementary schools are located in 18040.
What is the racial composition of students in 18040?
18040 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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