For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,450 students in East Stroudsburg, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 553 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in East Stroudsburg, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in East Stroudsburg, PA are East Stroudsburg Shs South, East Stroudsburg Elementary School and Smithfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Stroudsburg, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in East Stroudsburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Stroudsburg, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Stroudsburg Shs South
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
279 N Courtland St
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8471
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,336 students
Rank: #22.
East Stroudsburg Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
93 Independence Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-1905
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-1905
Grades: K-5
| 612 students
Rank: #33.
Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 River Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-2841
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-2841
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #44.
Middle Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5180 Milford Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-8082
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-8082
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #55.
Resica Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Gravel Ridge Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-6911
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-6911
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #66.
J M Hill Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 E Broad St
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8073
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8073
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #77.
J T Lambert Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Milford Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8430
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8430
Grades: 6-8
| 911 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in East Stroudsburg, PA?
The top ranked public schools in East Stroudsburg, PA include East Stroudsburg Shs South, East Stroudsburg Elementary School and Smithfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in East Stroudsburg, PA?
7 public schools are located in East Stroudsburg, PA.
What percentage of students in East Stroudsburg, PA go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in East Stroudsburg, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Stroudsburg, PA?
East Stroudsburg, PA public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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