Best Schools in 18702, PA
18702, PA has a total of 23 schools including 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 12,865 students attend 18702, PA schools. On average, schools in 18702 score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 18702 greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in 18702, PA
18702, PA has 8 high schools with 4,537 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 18702 score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 18702 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Pittston Area Shs
SchoolGrade
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Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1022 Students
2. Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy
SchoolGrade
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Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 80 Students
3. Wyoming Valley West Shs
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Wyoming Valley West Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1357 Students
4. Hanover Area Jshs
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Hanover Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 930 Students
5. Wilkes-barre Area Ctc
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Wilkes-barre Area Ctc • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 41 Students
Best Middle Schools in 18702, PA
18702, PA has 5 middle schools with 3,443 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 18702 score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 18702 underperform expectations.
1. Wyoming Valley West Ms
SchoolGrade
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Wyoming Valley West Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1191 Students
2. Pittston Area Ms
SchoolGrade
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Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 964 Students
3. G A R Ms
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Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1026 Students
4. Solomon/plains Ms
SchoolGrade
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Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 736 Students
5. Lyndwood El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Hanover Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 • 242 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 18702, PA
18702, PA has 10 elementary schools with 4,885 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 18702 score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 18702 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Solomon/plains El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 712 Students
2. Pittston City Intrmd Ctr
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Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 648 Students
3. Dr David W Kistler El Sch
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Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 916 Students
4. Daniel J Flood El Sch
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Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 592 Students
5. Dodson El Sch
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Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 486 Students
6. Heights/murray El Sch
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Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 837 Students
7. Hanover Area Memorial El Sch
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Hanover Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 310 Students
8. Wilkes-barre Academy
SchoolGrade
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Wilkes-barre Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 176 Students
9. Third Avenue El Sch
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Wyoming Valley West Sd • Public • Grades KG • 111 Students
10. Hanover Green El Sch
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Hanover Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 308 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 18702, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
18702, PA has a total population of 42,177 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 18702, 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 18702, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18702, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18702, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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