Overview

James Buchanan El School is a public school in Bethlehem, PA, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 16 elementary schools in Bethlehem Area School District.
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School Rating

James Buchanan El School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Pennsylvania with the same grade levels.
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ACADEMICS

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About the School

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Neighborhood

1621 Catasauqua Road
Bethlehem, PA 18017
School leader: Mrs Amanda Hinkel
(610) 865-1766
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