Top 10 Best Monroe County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 11,877 students in Monroe County, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monroe County, PA are Tobyhanna El Center, Hamilton Twp Elementary School and Swiftwater El Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Monroe County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tobyhanna El Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
398 Old Route 940
Pocono Pines, PA 18350
(570) 839-7121
Grades: K-6
| 607 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Twp Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Hcr Box
Sciota, PA 18354
(570) 992-4960
Grades: K-4
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Swiftwater El Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
135 Academic Drive
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Grades: K-3
| 944 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
476 Polk Township Road
Kunkletown, PA 18058
(570) 402-1000
Grades: K-3
| 1,188 students
Rank: #55.
Swiftwater Interm School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
208 Campus Drive
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Grades: 4-6
| 729 students
Rank: #66.
East Stroudsburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
93 Independence Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-1905
Grades: K-5
| 612 students
Rank: #77.
Evergreen Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
905 East Grace Ave.
Mountainhome, PA 18342
(570) 595-6355
Grades: 6-12
| 101 students
Rank: #88.
Pleasant Valley Intrmd School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
477 Polk Township Road
Kunkletown, PA 18058
(570) 402-1000
Grades: 4-6
| 885 students
Rank: #99.
Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
245 River Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-2841
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #1010.
Clear Run El Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
780 Memorial Blvd
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 839-7121
Grades: K-2
| 699 students
Rank: #1111.
Resica Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Gravel Ridge Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-6911
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #1212.
Stroudsburg MiddleSchool
(Math: 25% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Pocono Commons
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 213-0203
Grades: 5-7
| 1,090 students
Rank: #1313.
Chipperfield Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Chipperfield Drive
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-4834
Grades: K-4
| 805 students
Rank: #1414.
B F Morey Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1044 W Main St
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-6371
Grades: K-4
| 201 students
Rank: #1515.
Middle Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5180 Milford Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-8082
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #1616.
Arlington Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 N 9th St
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-6952
Grades: K-4
| 237 students
Rank: #1717.
Clear Run Intrmd School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Memorial Blvd.
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 839-7121
Grades: 3-6
| 973 students
Rank: #1818.
J T Lambert Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Milford Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8430
Grades: 6-8
| 911 students
Rank: #1919.
J M Hill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
151 E Broad St
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8073
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Monroe County, PA

Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 Route 390
Cresco, PA 18326
(570) 839-7121
Grades: K-6
| 480 students
Route 115
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
(570) 402-1000
Grades: K-4
| 200 students
2000 N 5th St
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-7277
Grades: K-2
| 243 students
5800 Memorial Blvd
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 839-7121
Grades: K-5
| 753 students
194 Main St
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 839-7121
Grades: K-1
| 225 students
Rr 2 Box 11
Kunkletown, PA 18058
(570) 402-1000
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
161 Tumbleweed Dr
Tannersville, PA 18372
(570) 839-7121
Grades: K-6
| 727 students
16 Carriage Square
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 894-5108
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Route 196
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 894-5785
Grades: K-6
| 230 students
630 Interchange Road
Kresgeville, PA 18333
(570) 402-1000
Grades: K-3
| 269 students
528 Thomas St
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-3160
Grades: K-2
| 148 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Monroe County, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monroe County, PA include Tobyhanna El Center, Hamilton Twp Elementary School and Swiftwater El Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Monroe County, PA?
19 public elementary schools are located in Monroe County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County, PA?
Monroe County, PA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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