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Best Schools in 18706, PA
18706, PA has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,088 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 18706 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 18706, PA
The top high schools in 18706, 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. Greater Nanticoke Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greater Nanticoke Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 714 Students
3. Hanover Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 930 Students
Best Middle Schools in 18706, PA
The top middle schools in 18706, 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. Lyndwood El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 242 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 18706, PA
The top elementary schools in 18706, 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. Dr David W Kistler El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 916 Students
3. Hanover Area Memorial El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 310 Students
4. Lee Park El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 286 Students
5. Heights/murray El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 837 Students
6. Dodson El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 486 Students
7. Gna El Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greater Nanticoke Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 505 Students
8. Hanover Green El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Hanover Area Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 308 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 18706, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
18706, PA has a total population of 16,259 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 18706, 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 18706, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18706, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18706, 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 18706, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 18706, PA
How many schools are in 18706, PA?
18706, PA has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,088 students in total.
How do schools in 18706 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 18706 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 18706 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 18706?
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: 32%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations