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Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Allentown

Rooted in the mission of Catholic education, Diocese of Allentown Catholic Schools serve 9,174 students across 33 schools in five Pennsylvania counties—forming students in faith, knowledge, and service.

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At a Glance

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Where We Serve

Diocese of Allentown Catholic Schools serve families across five Pennsylvania counties, providing Catholic education in communities of every type—from city neighborhoods to rural towns.

  • Counties served: Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton, and Schuylkill

  • Community settings: 17 suburban • 8 urban • 4 rural • 4 inner city

  • Schools: 6 high schools • 24 elementary • 3 special learning centers

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Faith First

Faith formation is central to our schools—and it shows in how students live and serve. The Class of 2025 completed 23,578 service hours, putting faith into action through compassion, leadership, and community engagement.

 

Academic Excellence

Students are challenged to think deeply, communicate clearly, and grow in wisdom and character. Catholic school students also outperform public-school averages on national and state measures.

  • 7.7% higher NAEP scale scores in 8th grade math compared to national public-school averages
  • 7.8% higher NAEP scale scores in 8th grade English compared to national public-school averages
  • Diocesan 8th grade reading and math proficiency is 14% higher than Pennsylvania benchmarks (STAR compared to PSSA)

Virtue Matters

We don’t just teach subjects—we form character. Students are guided to live with honesty, courage, and compassion, growing into servant leaders who reflect Christ in how they treat others and contribute to their communities.

  • Virtue-based formation that strengthens integrity, responsibility, and empathy
  • Faith in action through service, leadership, and community involvement
  • School communities that reinforce strong values every day

A Safe Place to Grow

Our Catholic schools provide a safe, welcoming environment rooted in faith, academic excellence, and service. Across our diocese, students learn in communities of every type—so every child can feel known, supported, and confident to grow in character and purpose.

  • Schools serve 17 suburban • 8 urban • 4 inner city • 4 rural communities

  • A faith-filled environment where students are known and supported

  • Strong partnership with families to help students grow in character and purpose

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Joy is Contagious

Walk into any of our schools and you’ll feel it—joy. Students are known, loved, and challenged, and teachers and families are part of a community rooted in faith, purpose, and belonging.

 

Affordability & Opportunity

We believe every family should have access to a Catholic education. Through diocesan scholarship support and Pennsylvania’s EITC/OSTC programs, tuition assistance helps thousands of students attend our schools each year. In 2025, $7.8 million in K–12 scholarships were awarded, and diocesan scholarship programs provided nearly $10 million in tuition assistance overall.

  • $7.8M in K–12 scholarships awarded
  • Nearly $10M in total diocesan tuition assistance
  • Tuition assistance supported by EITC/OSTC and generous donors

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