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Best Schools in 18705, PA
18705, PA has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,887 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 18705 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 18705, PA
The top high schools in 18705, 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. Wyoming Valley West Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wyoming Valley West Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1357 Students
3. Wilkes-barre Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2293 Students
Best Middle Schools in 18705, PA
The top middle schools in 18705, 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
3. Wyoming Valley West Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wyoming Valley West Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1191 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 18705, PA
The top elementary schools in 18705, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Solomon/plains El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 712 Students
2. Daniel J Flood El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 592 Students
3. Dana El Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wyoming Valley West Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 617 Students
4. Chester Street El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wyoming Valley West Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 299 Students
5. Heights/murray El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 837 Students
6. Al Noor Islamic Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Al Noor Islamic Academy • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 36 Students
7. Third Avenue El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Wyoming Valley West Sd • Public • Grades KG • 111 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 18705, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
18705, PA has a total population of 14,587 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 18705, 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 18705, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18705, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18705, 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 18705, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 18705, PA
How many schools are in 18705, PA?
18705, PA has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,887 students in total.
How do schools in 18705 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 18705 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 18705 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 18705?
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: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations