For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,310 students in 18705, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 41 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 18705, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 18705, PA are Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy, Solomon/plains Elementary School and Wilkes-barre Area Ctc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 18705 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 18705, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18705, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2021 Wolfpack Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #22.
Solomon/plains Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41 Abbott St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7222
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7222
Grades: K-5
| 632 students
Rank: #33.
Wilkes-barre Area Ctc
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Jumper Road Plains Township
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 822-4131
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 822-4131
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #44.
Daniel J Flood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
565 N Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7245
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7245
Grades: K-5
| 609 students
Rank: #55.
Solomon/plains MiddleSchool
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43 Abbott St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7224
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7224
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: n/an/a
2021 Wolfpack Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Grades: 9-12
| 2,195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 18705, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 18705, PA include Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy, Solomon/plains Elementary School and Wilkes-barre Area Ctc.
How many public schools are located in 18705, PA?
6 public schools are located in 18705, PA.
What percentage of students in 18705, PA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 18705, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 18705, PA?
18705, PA public schools minority enrollment is 62% 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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