As Realtors with children we understand the deep concern many home buyers have regarding choosing an area to live in that offers a competitive school district. We are asked frequently what the best schools are in the Lehigh Valley by those relocating and by home buyers just starting to think about where their children will someday go to school. After all,  when you buy a home, you buy a school district too.

You may not know this,  but Realtors are not allowed to give out opinions on what the best schools are, its called Steering. Besides what would be best for one family may not always meet the needs of another. What we can do to help those looking for the best school in the Lehigh Valley is provide tools and information so you can gather data and make informed decisions. 

There are a few school districts that get requested often by our home buyers in the Lehigh Valley- The most requested are Nazareth School District, East Penn School District, Parkland School District and Bethlehem School District.

For example, I searched a few school districts and ran a comparison for your review. Just click the chart below to compare a few different school districts using Schoolmatters.com (Free and my favorite school search site). You can compare five school districts from the Lehigh Valley by clicking the image below.

We also have a host of rescources on our website that provide information and avenues for you to research the Lehigh Valley schools and or districts on your own.  My favorite sites to use are the Schoolmatters and Pennsylvania Dept. Of Education.

In helping those looking to buy a home we often encourage buyers to contact the school directly and request to attend a school event or to take a tour. This seems to work especially well for those moving with teenagers or those entering High School, where the child feeling comfortable is also a concern. We can assist with scheduling appointments if decide to look for homes in our area! We are always happy to help.

one last note - Buying real estate in an area with a school district that ranks well is smart not just for you and for your children, but also when it comes time to Resale. Homes in these areas tend to command more price per square foot and to hold their value even during tough market conditions.

Let us know if we can be of assistance. Ron and I can set up a search for Specific School Districts if you let us know what type of hone your interested in, price limits, number of bedrooms and lot sizes!

Jill Fuhrer

484-241-5186

jill@jillandron.com