Best Hazleton Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 Career Center, Hazleton Area High School 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 score of 9% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Hazleton Area Career Center

Vocational School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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1451 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221

Gr: 9-12

Rank: #22.

Hazleton Area High School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 52%)
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1601 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221

Gr: 9-12 | 3,884 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rank: #33.

Heights Terrace El/ms

(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
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275 Mill St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111

Gr: K-8 | 1,209 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #44.

West Hazleton El/ms

(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
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325 North St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3111

Gr: K-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #55.

Maple Manor El/ms

(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
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1700 W 22nd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221

Gr: 3-8 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #66.

Hazleton El/ms

(Math: 5% | Reading: 27%)
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700 North Wyoming St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111

Gr: 3-8 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: n/an/a

Arthur Street Elementary School

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424 East 9th St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111

Gr: K-2 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: n/an/a

Hazle Township Early Learning Center

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1400 W 23rd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221

Gr: PK-2 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

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Hazleton, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Arthur Street El School Annex (Closed 2013)

East Fourth St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111

Gr: PK-1 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Hazle Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1400 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3186

Gr: K-6 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Hazleton, PA?

The top ranked public schools in Hazleton, PA include Hazleton Area Career Center, Hazleton Area High School 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).