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Best Schools in Scranton, PA
Scranton, PA has 41 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 26 elementary) serving 19,580 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Scranton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Scranton, PA
The top high schools in Scranton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Abington Heights Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abington Heights Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1127 Students
2. North Pocono Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Pocono Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 905 Students
3. Pittston Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1022 Students
4. Scranton Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1710 Students
5. West Scranton Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1401 Students
6. Ctc Of Lackawanna County
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ctc Of Lackawanna County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 18 Students
Best Middle Schools in Scranton, PA
The top middle schools in Scranton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Abington Heights Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abington Heights Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1097 Students
2. North Pocono Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Pocono Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students
3. Pittston Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 964 Students
4. West Scranton Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 862 Students
5. Northeast Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 965 Students
6. South Scranton Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 790 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Scranton, PA
The top elementary schools in Scranton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newton-ransom Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abington Heights Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 196 Students
2. Moscow El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Pocono Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 591 Students
3. North Pocono Intmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Pocono Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 446 Students
4. Pittston City Intrmd Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 648 Students
5. Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Cs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 318 Students
6. Frances Willard #32
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 348 Students
7. William Prescott #38
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 249 Students
8. Robert Morris #27
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 217 Students
9. John G Whittier #2
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 449 Students
10. Neil Armstrong #40
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scranton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 428 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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Scranton, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Scranton, PA
How many schools are in Scranton, PA?
Scranton, PA has 41 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 26 elementary schools, serving 19,580 students in total.
How do schools in Scranton perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in Scranton score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Scranton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Scranton?
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: 39%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Scranton
16 of 17 schools in Scranton carry a SchoolGrade (1 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 12F: 2
All 17 public schools we grade in Scranton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (17)
- Charles Sumner 18
- Ctc Of Lackawanna County
- Frances Willard 32
- Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Cs
- Isaac Tripp El Sch
- John Adams 4
- John F Kennedy 7
- John G Whittier 2
- Mcnichols Plaza
- Neil Armstrong 40
- Northeast Intrmd Sch
- Robert Morris 27
- Scranton HS
- South Scranton Intrmd Sch
- West Scranton HS
- West Scranton Intrmd Sch
- William Prescott 38
Private schools (15)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.
- All Saints Academy
- Beth Shalom Academy
- Bnos Yisroel Girls High School
- Depaul School
- Lutheran Academy - Scranton
- Merakey Education And Autism Center
- Montessori Kindergarten
- Nativitymiguel School Of Scranton
- Navtivity Miguel Schl-scranton
- Revival Baptist Christian School
- Scranton Hebrew Day School
- Scranton Preparatory School
- St Clare St. Paul School
- St Clare/saint Paul Elementary School
- The Lutheran Academy Scranton