Best Schools in Cortez, PA
Cortez, PA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,736 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Cortez exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cortez, PA
The top high schools in Cortez, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Pocono Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Pocono Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 905 Students
2. Western Wayne Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Wayne Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cortez, PA
The top middle schools in Cortez, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Pocono Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Pocono Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students
2. Western Wayne Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Wayne Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 411 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cortez, PA
The top elementary schools in Cortez, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Pocono Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 258 Students
2. Evergreen El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Wayne Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 506 Students
3. North Pocono Intmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Pocono Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 446 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cortez, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cortez, PA has a total population of 152 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cortez, 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 Cortez, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cortez, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cortez, 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 Cortez, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cortez, PA
How many schools are in Cortez, PA?
Cortez, PA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,736 students in total.
How do schools in Cortez perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Cortez score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Cortez exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cortez?
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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