For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 420 students in 18509, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,395 private students). 23% of all K-12 students in 18509, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 18509, PA are Robert Morris #27 and John Adams #4. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 18509 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 18509, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18509, PA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert Morris #27
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1824 Boulevard Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3681
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3681
Gr: K-4 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
John Adams #4
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
927 Capouse Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3655
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3655
Gr: K-4 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
18509, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Scranton State School For Deaf (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1800 North Washington Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 963-4546
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 963-4546
Gr: 2-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 18509, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 18509, PA include Robert Morris #27 and John Adams #4.
How many public schools are located in 18509?
2 public schools are located in 18509.
What percentage of students in 18509 go to public school?
23% of all K-12 students in 18509 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 18509?
18509 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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