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Best Schools in Petersburg, Scranton, PA
Petersburg, Scranton, PA has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,802 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Petersburg don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Petersburg, Scranton, PA
The top high schools in Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dunmore Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dunmore Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 668 Students
2. Scranton Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1710 Students
Best Middle Schools in Petersburg, Scranton, PA
The top middle schools in Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northeast Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 965 Students
2. South Scranton Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 790 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Petersburg, Scranton, PA
The top elementary schools in Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dunmore El Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dunmore Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 786 Students
2. William Prescott #38
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 249 Students
3. John G Whittier #2
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 449 Students
4. John Adams #4
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
18.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Petersburg, Scranton, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Petersburg, Scranton, PA
How many schools are in Petersburg, Scranton, PA?
Petersburg, Scranton, PA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,802 students in total.
How do schools in Petersburg perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Petersburg score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Petersburg don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Petersburg?
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: 27%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets 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