For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,578 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 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.
Public schools in zipcode 18301 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% 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 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18301, PA Public Schools (2025)
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
| 1,320 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
| 593 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
| 314 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 431 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 920 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 18301, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 18301, PA include East Stroudsburg Shs South, East Stroudsburg Elementary School and Smithfield Elementary School.
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 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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