For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,910 students in Center Valley, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Center Valley, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Center Valley, PA are Southern Lehigh Sr. High School, Southern Lehigh Middle School and Hopewell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Center Valley, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Center Valley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Center Valley, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Lehigh Sr. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5800 Main St
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 282-1421
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 282-1421
Gr: 9-12 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Southern Lehigh Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3715 Preston Lane
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 282-3700
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 282-3700
Gr: 7-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4625 W Hopewell Rd
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 791-0200
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 791-0200
Gr: K-3 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Center Valley, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Center Valley, PA include Southern Lehigh Sr. High School, Southern Lehigh Middle School and Hopewell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Center Valley?
3 public schools are located in Center Valley.
What percentage of students in Center Valley go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Center Valley are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Center Valley?
Center Valley public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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