For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 866 students in Carbondale, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carbondale, PA are Fell Charter 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carbondale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carbondale, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fell Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 Main Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Gr: K-9 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Carbondale Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
103 Brooklyn St
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5656
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5656
Gr: PK-6 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Carbondale, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carbondale, PA include Fell Charter School and Carbondale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carbondale?
2 public elementary schools are located in Carbondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale?
Carbondale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Carbondale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Carbondale include: Fell Charter School vs. Carbondale Elementary School, Carbondale Elementary School vs. Fell Charter School
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