For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 581 students in Luzerne County, PA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Luzerne County, PA is Bear Creek Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Luzerne County, PA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in Luzerne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Luzerne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Creek Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Charter School Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 820-4070
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 820-4070
Gr: K-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Luzerne County, PA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Luzerne County, PA include Bear Creek Community Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Luzerne County?
1 public charter schools are located in Luzerne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Luzerne County?
Luzerne County public charter schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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