Top 5 Best Pittston Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,771 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 Pittston Area Sr. High School, Wyoming Area Sec Center and Pittston City Intrmd 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 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Pittston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Pittston, PA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittston Area Sr. High School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5 Stout Street Yatesville
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Grades: 9-12
| 1,024 students
Rank: #22.
Wyoming Area Sec Center
Math: 26% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
252 Memorial St
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2836
Grades: 7-12
| 984 students
Rank: #33.
Pittston City Intrmd Center
Math: 25% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
110 New Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Grades: 2-4
| 664 students
Rank: #44.
Wyoming Area Intermediate Center
Math: 17% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Montgomery Avenue
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-1404
Grades: 4-6
| 485 students
Rank: #55.
Pittston Area MiddleSchool
Math: 6% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
120 New Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Grades: 5-8
| 990 students
210 Rock Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Grades: PK-1
| 456 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 Penn Ave
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2146
Grades: K
| 168 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pittston, Pennsylvania

Pittston, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
611 Walnut St
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 654-0503
Grades: K
| 267 students
635 Sutton Creek Road
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 388-6527
Grades: K-5
| 96 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Pittston, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Pittston, PA include Pittston Area Sr. High School, Wyoming Area Sec Center and Pittston City Intrmd Center.
How many public schools are located in Pittston, PA?
7 public schools are located in Pittston, PA.
What percentage of students in Pittston, PA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Pittston, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pittston, PA?
Pittston, PA public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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