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Best Schools in 18702, PA
18702, PA has 26 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 13,915 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 18702 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 18702, PA
The top high schools in 18702, 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
2. Pittston Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1022 Students
3. Wyoming Valley West Shs
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wyoming Valley West Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1357 Students
4. Hanover Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hanover Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 930 Students
5. Wilkes-barre Area Ctc
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes-barre Area Ctc • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 41 Students
Best Middle Schools in 18702, PA
The top middle schools in 18702, 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. Pittston Area Ms
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 964 Students
3. G A R Ms
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Projected Test Scores
Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1026 Students
4. Wyoming Valley West Ms
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wyoming Valley West Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1191 Students
5. Lyndwood El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hanover Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 242 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 18702, PA
The top elementary schools in 18702, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pittston City Intrmd Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 648 Students
2. Solomon/plains El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 712 Students
3. Daniel J Flood El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 592 Students
4. Dr David W Kistler El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 916 Students
5. Hanover Area Memorial El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Hanover Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 310 Students
6. Chester Street El Sch
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Wyoming Valley West Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 299 Students
7. Lee Park El Sch
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Hanover Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 286 Students
8. Heights/murray El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 837 Students
9. Dodson El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 486 Students
10. Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr
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Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 465 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
To read more about these statistics, please visit 18702, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 18702, PA
How many schools are in 18702, PA?
18702, PA has 26 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 13,915 students in total.
How do schools in 18702 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 18702 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 18702 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 18702?
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: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms 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: 48%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations