For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,551 students in 18634, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 18634, PA are Greater Nanticoke Area Educational Center and Gna El Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 18634 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 18634, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18634, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greater Nanticoke Area Educational Center
(Math: 12% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Union St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Gr: 6-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Gna El Center
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Kosciuszko Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-1320
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-1320
Gr: 3-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
513 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Gr: PK-2 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
18634, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 East Union Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Gr: 6-7 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
513 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Gr: 2 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
25 Robert St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-3740
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-3740
Gr: K-1 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 18634, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 18634, PA include Greater Nanticoke Area Educational Center and Gna El Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in 18634?
3 public elementary schools are located in 18634.
What is the racial composition of students in 18634?
18634 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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