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Best Schools in Downtown, Scranton, PA
Downtown, Scranton, PA has 11 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,662 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Downtown meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown, Scranton, PA
The top high schools in Downtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scranton Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1710 Students
2. West Scranton Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1401 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown, Scranton, PA
The top middle schools in Downtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Scranton Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 862 Students
2. Northeast Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 965 Students
3. South Scranton Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 790 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown, Scranton, PA
The top elementary schools in Downtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frances Willard #32
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 348 Students
2. John G Whittier #2
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 449 Students
3. Charles Sumner #18
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 236 Students
4. Isaac Tripp El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 694 Students
5. John Adams #4
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 185 Students
6. Montessori Kindergarten
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montessori Kindergarten • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 22 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown, Scranton, PA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown, Scranton, PA has a total population of 5,950 with 50% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown, Scranton, 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 Downtown, Scranton, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown, Scranton, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown, Scranton, 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 Downtown, Scranton, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown, Scranton, PA
How many schools are in Downtown, Scranton, PA?
Downtown, Scranton, PA has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,662 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Downtown score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Downtown meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown?
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: 30%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations