Best Schools in Nicholson, PA
Nicholson, PA has 6 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,007 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Nicholson don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nicholson, PA
The top high schools in Nicholson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain View Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain View Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 429 Students
2. Lackawanna Trail Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lackawanna Trail Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 432 Students
3. Elk Lake Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Lake Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 555 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nicholson, PA
The top elementary schools in Nicholson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lackawanna Trail El Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lackawanna Trail Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 524 Students
2. Elk Lake El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Lake Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 554 Students
3. Mountain View El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain View Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 513 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nicholson, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nicholson, PA has a total population of 2,571 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nicholson, 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 Nicholson, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nicholson, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nicholson, 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 Nicholson, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nicholson, PA
How many schools are in Nicholson, PA?
Nicholson, PA has 6 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,007 students in total.
How do schools in Nicholson perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Nicholson score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Nicholson don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nicholson?
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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