Best Schools in Scranton, PA
Scranton, PA has a total of 41 schools including 9 high schools, 7 middle schools and 25 elementary schools. A total of 19,898 students attend Scranton, PA schools. On average, schools in Scranton score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Scranton greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Scranton, PA
Scranton, PA has 9 high schools with 6,890 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 Scranton score 83% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Scranton greatly exceed expectations.
1. Pittston Area Shs
SchoolGrade
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Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1022 Students
2. North Pocono Hs
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North Pocono Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 905 Students
3. Abington Heights Hs
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Abington Heights Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1127 Students
4. Scranton Hs
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Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1710 Students
5. West Scranton Hs
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Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1401 Students
6. Ctc Of Lackawanna County
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Ctc Of Lackawanna County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 18 Students
Best Middle Schools in Scranton, PA
Scranton, PA has 7 middle schools with 5,860 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 Scranton score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Scranton meet expectations.
1. Abington Heights Ms
SchoolGrade
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Abington Heights Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1097 Students
2. Pittston Area Ms
SchoolGrade
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Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 964 Students
3. Northeast Intrmd Sch
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Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 965 Students
4. Solomon/plains Ms
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Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 736 Students
5. South Scranton Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
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Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 790 Students
6. West Scranton Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
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Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 862 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Scranton, PA
Scranton, PA has 25 elementary schools with 7,148 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 Scranton score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Scranton exceed expectations.
1. Moscow El Sch
SchoolGrade
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North Pocono Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 591 Students
2. Frances Willard #32
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Scranton Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 348 Students
3. Isaac Tripp El Sch
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Scranton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 694 Students
4. Mcnichols Plaza
SchoolGrade
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Scranton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 361 Students
5. William Prescott #38
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Scranton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 249 Students
6. North Pocono Intmd Sch
SchoolGrade
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North Pocono Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 446 Students
7. Solomon/plains El Sch
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Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 712 Students
8. Pittston City Intrmd Ctr
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Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 648 Students
9. Robert Morris #27
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Scranton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 217 Students
10. Newton-ransom Sch
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Abington Heights Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 196 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Scranton, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Scranton, PA has a total population of 76,553 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 Scranton, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Scranton, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Scranton, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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