For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,284 students in 18640, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in 18640, PA are Pittston City Intrmd Center, Pittston Area Middle School and Pittston Area Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 18640 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 18640, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18640, PA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 18640, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 18640, PA include Pittston City Intrmd Center, Pittston Area Middle School and Pittston Area Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in 18640?
5 public schools are located in 18640.
What is the racial composition of students in 18640?
18640 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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