For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,667 students in 18301, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 485 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 18301, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 18301, PA are East Stroudsburg Elementary School, Smithfield Elementary School and East Stroudsburg Shs South. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 18301 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 18301, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18301, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Stroudsburg Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
93 Independence Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-1905
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-1905
Gr: K-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
245 River Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-2841
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-2841
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
East Stroudsburg Shs South
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
279 N Courtland St
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8471
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,359 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
J M Hill Elementary School
(Math: 28% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
J T Lambert Intermediate School
(Math: 16% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 18301, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 18301, PA include East Stroudsburg Elementary School, Smithfield Elementary School and East Stroudsburg Shs South.
How many public schools are located in 18301?
5 public schools are located in 18301.
What percentage of students in 18301 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 18301 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 18301?
18301 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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