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Best Schools in 18701, PA
18701, PA has 8 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,168 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 18701 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 18701, PA
The top high schools in 18701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 80 Students
Best Middle Schools in 18701, PA
The top middle schools in 18701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Solomon/plains Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 736 Students
2. G A R Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1026 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 18701, PA
The top elementary schools in 18701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Daniel J Flood El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 592 Students
2. Dr David W Kistler El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 916 Students
3. St Nicholas-st Mary's School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Nicholas-st Mary's School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 306 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 18701, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
18701, PA has a total population of 4,431 with 61% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 18701, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 18701, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18701, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18701, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 18701, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 18701, PA
How many schools are in 18701, PA?
18701, PA has 8 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,168 students in total.
How do schools in 18701 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 18701 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 18701 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 18701?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations