Top 10 Best Scranton Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 12,895 students in Scranton, PA (there are 25 private schools, serving 2,919 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Scranton, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Scranton, PA are West Scranton High School, Scranton High School and Dunmore El Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scranton, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Scranton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Scranton, PA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Scranton High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1201 Luzerne St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3616
Grades: 9-12
| 1,343 students
Rank: #22.
Scranton High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
63 Munchak Way
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3481
Grades: 9-12
| 1,601 students
Rank: #33.
Dunmore El Center
Math: 31% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 347-6794
Grades: K-6
| 749 students
Rank: #44.
Mid Valley El Center
Math: 28% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-3241
Grades: K-6
| 1,021 students
Rank: #55.
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1615 East Elm Street
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 941-4100
Grades: K-8
| 304 students
Rank: #66.
William Prescott #38
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Prescott Avenue & Myrtle St
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3683
Grades: K-4
| 231 students
Rank: #77.
Robert Morris #27
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1824 Boulevard Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3681
Grades: K-4
| 201 students
Rank: #88.
Dunmore Jr. Sr. High School
Math: 29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Grades: 7-12
| 688 students
Rank: #99.
Mid Valley Secondary Center
Math: 21% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Grades: 7-12
| 853 students
Rank: #1010.
John G Whittier #2
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Orchard St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3690
Grades: K-4
| 448 students
Rank: #1111.
Neil Armstrong #40
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
N Lincoln Ave & Clearview St
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 348-3661
Grades: K-4
| 445 students
Rank: #1212.
Charles Sumner #18
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
North Sumner Ave & Swetland St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3688
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #1313.
Isaac Tripp Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 North Everett Avenue
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3677
Grades: K-5
| 809 students
Rank: #1414.
Mcnichols Plaza
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 S Irving Ave
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3685
Grades: K-4
| 349 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Frances Willard #32
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Eynon St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3692
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
John F. Kennedy #7
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Prospect Ave & Saginaw St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3673
Grades: K-4
| 331 students
Rank: #1717.
John Adams #4
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
927 Capouse Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3655
Grades: K-4
| 188 students
Rank: #1818.
Northeast Intrmd School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
721 Adams Ave
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3651
Grades: 5-8
| 1,034 students
Rank: #1919.
West Scranton Intrmd School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Fellows St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3475
Grades: 6-8
| 724 students
Rank: #2020.
South Scranton Intrmd School
Math: 4% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Maple St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3631
Grades: 5-8
| 872 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ctc Of Lackawanna County
Vocational School
3201 Rockwell Avenue
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 346-8471
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Scranton, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
300 West Warren Street
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Grades: 7-8
| 261 students
1002 Albright Ave
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 348-3667
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
400 Hickory St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3665
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Academy St And Hyde Park Ave
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3675
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2180
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Grades: 6-8
| 266 students
1800 North Washington Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 963-4546
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Scranton, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Scranton, PA include West Scranton High School, Scranton High School and Dunmore El Center.
How many public schools are located in Scranton, PA?
21 public schools are located in Scranton, PA.
What percentage of students in Scranton, PA go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Scranton, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Scranton, PA?
Scranton, PA public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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