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Best Schools in Cresco, PA
Cresco, PA has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 10,062 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Cresco greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cresco, PA
The top high schools in Cresco, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wallenpaupack Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallenpaupack Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 990 Students
2. Pocono Mountain East Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocono Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1289 Students
3. Evergreen Community Cs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evergreen Community Cs • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 102 Students
4. East Stroudsburg Shs South
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Stroudsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1338 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cresco, PA
The top middle schools in Cresco, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Swiftwater Interm Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocono Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 726 Students
2. Wallenpaupack Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallenpaupack Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 644 Students
3. Pocono Mountain East Jhs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocono Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 573 Students
4. J T Lambert Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Stroudsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 942 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cresco, PA
The top elementary schools in Cresco, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wallenpaupack South El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallenpaupack Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 255 Students
2. East Stroudsburg El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Stroudsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 605 Students
3. Swiftwater El Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocono Mountain Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 959 Students
4. Clear Run Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocono Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 922 Students
5. Clear Run El Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocono Mountain Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 717 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cresco, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cresco, PA has a total population of 2,772 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cresco, 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 Cresco, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cresco, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cresco, 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 Cresco, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cresco, PA
How many schools are in Cresco, PA?
Cresco, PA has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 10,062 students in total.
How do schools in Cresco perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Cresco score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Cresco greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cresco?
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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Every school in Cresco
1 of 1 schools in Cresco carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Cresco. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.