For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,727 students in Pittston, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pittston, PA are Pittston Area Middle School and Wyoming Area Sec Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittston, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Pittston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pittston, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: 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 middle schools in Pittston, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pittston, PA include Pittston Area Middle School and Wyoming Area Sec Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Pittston?
3 public middle schools are located in Pittston.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittston?
Pittston public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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