For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,921 students in Honesdale, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 172 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Honesdale, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Honesdale, PA are Honesdale High School, Wayne Highlands Middle School and Lakeside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Honesdale, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Honesdale have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Honesdale, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Honesdale High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
459 Terrace St
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-2046
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-2046
Gr: 9-12 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Wayne Highlands Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
482 Grove St
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-5900
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
129 Lakeside Dr
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-6820
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-6820
Gr: 3-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
123 Abc Drive
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-3010
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-3010
Gr: PK-2 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Honesdale, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Honesdale, PA include Honesdale High School, Wayne Highlands Middle School and Lakeside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Honesdale?
4 public schools are located in Honesdale.
What percentage of students in Honesdale go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Honesdale are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Honesdale?
Honesdale public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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