For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,778 students in Pittston, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 228 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Pittston, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pittston, PA are Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center, Pittston City Intrmd Center and Wyoming Area Intermediate Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittston, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Pittston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Pittston, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Penn Ave
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2146
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2146
Gr: K | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Pittston City Intrmd Center
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 New Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Gr: 3-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Wyoming Area Intermediate Center
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Montgomery Avenue
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-1404
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-1404
Gr: 4-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Pittston Area Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 New Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Wyoming Area Sec Center
(Math: 11% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
252 Memorial St
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2836
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2836
Gr: 7-12 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Pittston Area Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5 Stout Street Yatesville
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Gr: 9-12 | 1,055 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
210 Rock Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Gr: PK-2 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Secure Treatment Unit
Alternative School
701 Sathers Dr
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 718-4611
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 718-4611
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Pittston, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
611 Walnut St
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 654-0503
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 654-0503
Gr: K | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
635 Sutton Creek Road
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 388-6527
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 388-6527
Gr: K-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pittston, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Pittston, PA include Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center, Pittston City Intrmd Center and Wyoming Area Intermediate Center.
How many public schools are located in Pittston?
8 public schools are located in Pittston.
What percentage of students in Pittston go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Pittston are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pittston?
Pittston public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Pittston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pittston include: Pittston Area Sr. High School vs. Wyoming Area Sec Center, Wyoming Area Sec Center vs. Pittston Area Sr. High School
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