Best High Schools in Petersburg, Scranton, PA

Petersburg, Scranton, PA has 2 high schools with 2,378 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Petersburg score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Petersburg exceed expectations.

1. Scranton Hs

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1710 Students

2. Dunmore Jshs

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dunmore Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 668 Students

Best Middle Schools in Petersburg, Scranton, PA

Petersburg, Scranton, PA has 2 middle schools with 1,755 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Petersburg score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Petersburg meet expectations.

1. Northeast Intrmd Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 965 Students

2. South Scranton Intrmd Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 790 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Petersburg, Scranton, PA

Petersburg, Scranton, PA has 4 elementary schools with 1,669 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Petersburg score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Petersburg greatly exceed expectations.

1. William Prescott #38

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Scranton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 249 Students

2. Dunmore El Ctr

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dunmore Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 786 Students

3. John G Whittier #2

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Scranton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 449 Students

4. John Adams #4

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scranton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 185 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Petersburg, Scranton, PA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Petersburg, Scranton, PA has a total population of 3,868 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Petersburg, Scranton, PA

5,802

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Petersburg, Scranton, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

18.79 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.88 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

15.90 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Petersburg, Scranton, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Petersburg, Scranton, PA.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,095 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

59 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Petersburg, Scranton, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Petersburg, Scranton, PA

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The Hill Section, Scranton, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Downtown, Scranton, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Green Ridge, Scranton, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
South Side, Scranton, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Providence, Scranton, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
West Side, Scranton, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
The Plot, Scranton, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Parsons, Wilkes-Barre, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
North End, Wilkes-Barre, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mayflower, Wilkes-Barre, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations