For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 9,003 students in Hazleton, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 722 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Hazleton, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Hazleton, PA are Hazleton Area High School, Hazleton Area Career Center and Heights Terrace El/ms. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazleton, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Hazleton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Hazleton, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hazleton Area High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1601 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Grades: 9-12
| 3,884 students
Rank: #22.
Hazleton Area Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1451 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Heights Terrace El/ms
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
275 Mill St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-8
| 1,209 students
Rank: #44.
West Hazleton El/ms
(Math: 6% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 North St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-8
| 999 students
Rank: #55.
Maple Manor El/ms
(Math: 5% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W 22nd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Grades: 3-8
| 1,022 students
Rank: #66.
Hazleton El/ms
(Math: 4% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 North Wyoming St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Grades: 3-8
| 890 students
Rank: n/an/a
424 East 9th St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-2
| 454 students
Rank: n/an/a
1400 W 23rd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Grades: PK-2
| 545 students
Hazleton, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East Fourth St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Grades: PK-1
| 104 students
1400 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3186
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3186
Grades: K-6
| 752 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hazleton, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Hazleton, PA include Hazleton Area High School, Hazleton Area Career Center and Heights Terrace El/ms.
How many public schools are located in Hazleton?
8 public schools are located in Hazleton.
What percentage of students in Hazleton go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Hazleton are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hazleton?
Hazleton public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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