For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,560 students in 18229, PA.
The top ranked public schools in 18229, PA are Jim Thorpe Area High School, Carbon Career & Technical Institute and L B Morris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 18229 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 18229, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18229, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jim Thorpe Area High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Olympian Way
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3663
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3663
Grades: 9-12
| 559 students
Rank: #22.
Carbon Career & Technical Institute
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 West 13th Street
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3682
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3682
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
L B Morris Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 W 10th St
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-2703
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-2703
Grades: PK-8
| 628 students
18229, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
410 Center Ave
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-2771
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-2771
Grades: 7
| 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 18229, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 18229, PA include Jim Thorpe Area High School, Carbon Career & Technical Institute and L B Morris Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 18229, PA?
3 public schools are located in 18229, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 18229, PA?
18229, PA public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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