For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 761 students in New Bethlehem, PA (there are , serving 63 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in New Bethlehem, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in New Bethlehem, PA is Redbank Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Bethlehem, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in New Bethlehem have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in New Bethlehem, PA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redbank Valley High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 Broad St
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2424
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2424
Gr: 6-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Vine Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2680
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2680
Gr: K-2 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
330 Pheasant Farm Rd
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-1550
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-1550
Gr: K-6 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
600 Vine St
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2680
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2680
Gr: K-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Bethlehem, PA?
The top ranked public schools in New Bethlehem, PA include Redbank Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in New Bethlehem?
2 public schools are located in New Bethlehem.
What percentage of students in New Bethlehem go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in New Bethlehem are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Bethlehem?
New Bethlehem public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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