For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,110 students in 18640, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 18640, PA are Pittston City Intrmd Center and Pittston Area MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 18640 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 18640, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18640, PA Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittston City Intrmd Center
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 New Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Grades: 2-4
| 664 students
Rank: #22.
Pittston Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 15% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 New Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Grades: 5-8
| 990 students
Rank: n/an/a
210 Rock Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Grades: PK-1
| 456 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 18640, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 18640, PA include Pittston City Intrmd Center and Pittston Area MiddleSchool.
How many public elementary schools are located in 18640, PA?
3 public elementary schools are located in 18640, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 18640, PA?
18640, PA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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