Best Carbondale Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,590 students in Carbondale, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 116 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Carbondale, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).

The top ranked public schools in Carbondale, PA are Fell Charter School, Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School and Carbondale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Carbondale, PA public schools have an score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and score of 41% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Carbondale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.

Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Carbondale, PA (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Fell Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
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777 Main Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199

Gr: K-9 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #22.

Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 47%)
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101 Brooklyn Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-4500

Gr: 7-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Rank: #33.

Carbondale Elementary School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
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103 Brooklyn St
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5656

Gr: PK-6 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Carbondale, PA?

The top ranked public schools in Carbondale, PA include Fell Charter School, Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School and Carbondale Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Carbondale?

3 public schools are located in Carbondale.

What percentage of students in Carbondale go to public school?

93% of all K-12 students in Carbondale are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).

What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale?

Carbondale public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Which public schools in Carbondale are often viewed compared to one another?