Best Schools in Luzerne, PA
Luzerne, PA has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,967 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Luzerne don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Luzerne, PA
The top high schools in Luzerne, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dallas Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 759 Students
2. Wyoming Valley West Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wyoming Valley West Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1357 Students
Best Middle Schools in Luzerne, PA
The top middle schools in Luzerne, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dallas Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
2. 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 Luzerne, PA
The top elementary schools in Luzerne, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dallas Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 545 Students
2. Dana El Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wyoming Valley West Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 617 Students
3. State El Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wyoming Valley West Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1353 Students
4. Wycallis Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 540 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Luzerne, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Luzerne, PA has a total population of 2,651 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Luzerne, 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 Luzerne, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Luzerne, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Luzerne, 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 Luzerne, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Luzerne, PA
How many schools are in Luzerne, PA?
Luzerne, PA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,967 students in total.
How do schools in Luzerne perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Luzerne score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Luzerne don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Luzerne?
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: 38%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Luzerne
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.