For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 961 students in the neighborhood of West Side, Bethlehem, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in West Side are Calypso Elementary School and Nitschmann Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Side, Bethlehem, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Bethlehem, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calypso Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1021 Calypso Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 691-0152
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 691-0152
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Nitschmann Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1002 W. Union Blvd
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-5781
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-5781
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Bethlehem, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Bethlehem, PA include Calypso Elementary School and Nitschmann Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Bethlehem?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Bethlehem.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Side, Bethlehem?
the neighborhood of West Side, Bethlehem public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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