For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 418 students in Lackawanna County, PA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lackawanna County, PA are Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School and Fell Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lackawanna County, PA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in Lackawanna County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Lackawanna County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 East Elm Street
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 941-4100
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 941-4100
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Fell Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 Main Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Gr: K-9 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Lackawanna County, PA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lackawanna County, PA include Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School and Fell Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Lackawanna County?
2 public charter schools are located in Lackawanna County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lackawanna County?
Lackawanna County public charter schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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