Best Schools in Monroe County, PA
Monroe County, PA has 41 public schools (9 high, 7 middle, 21 elementary) serving 24,886 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Monroe County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Monroe County, PA
The top high schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stroudsburg Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stroudsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1246 Students
2. Pocono Mountain East Hs
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pocono Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1289 Students
3. Jim Thorpe Area Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Jim Thorpe Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 565 Students
4. Pleasant Valley Hs
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1343 Students
5. Evergreen Community Cs
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Projected Test Scores
Evergreen Community Cs • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 102 Students
6. Pocono Mountain West Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocono Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1512 Students
7. East Stroudsburg Shs North
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
East Stroudsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students
8. East Stroudsburg Shs South
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
East Stroudsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1338 Students
9. Monroe Career & Tech Inst
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe Career & Tech Inst • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
Best Middle Schools in Monroe County, PA
The top middle schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stroudsburg Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stroudsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 1056 Students
2. Swiftwater Interm Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocono Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 726 Students
3. Pleasant Valley Ms
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Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students
4. Pocono Mountain East Jhs
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pocono Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 573 Students
5. J T Lambert Intermediate Sch
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Stroudsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 942 Students
6. Pocono Mountain West Jhs
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Projected Test Scores
Pocono Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 713 Students
7. Lehman Intermediate Sch
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Projected Test Scores
East Stroudsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Monroe County, PA
The top elementary schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamilton Twp El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stroudsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 297 Students
2. Smithfield El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
East Stroudsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students
3. East Stroudsburg El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
East Stroudsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 605 Students
4. Chipperfield El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Stroudsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 726 Students
5. Tobyhanna El Ctr
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Projected Test Scores
Pocono Mountain Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 601 Students
6. Swiftwater El Ctr
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Projected Test Scores
Pocono Mountain Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 959 Students
7. Pleasant Valley Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Valley Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 925 Students
8. Arlington Heights El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stroudsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 229 Students
9. Resica El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
East Stroudsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 416 Students
10. B F Morey El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Stroudsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 221 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Monroe County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Monroe County, PA has a total population of 168,327 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Monroe County, 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 Monroe County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Monroe County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Monroe County, 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 Monroe County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Monroe County, PA
How many schools are in Monroe County, PA?
Monroe County, PA has 41 public schools: 9 high schools, 7 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 24,886 students in total.
How do schools in Monroe County perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in Monroe County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Monroe County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Monroe County?
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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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 40%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Monroe County
10 places in Monroe County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- East Stroudsburg (7)
- Stroudsburg (6)
- Swiftwater (4)
- Brodheadsville (2)
- Kunkletown (2)
- Pocono Summit (2)
- Tobyhanna (2)
- Cresco (1)
- Pocono Pines (1)
- Sciota (1)
School districts (4)
- East Stroudsburg Area SD (10 schools)
- Pocono Mountain SD (9 schools)
- Stroudsburg Area SD (7 schools)
- Pleasant Valley SD (4 schools)