For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 404 students in 18509, PA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 18509 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 18509, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18509, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert Morris #27
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1824 Boulevard Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3681
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3681
Grades: K-4
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
John Adams #4
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
927 Capouse Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3655
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3655
Grades: K-4
| 195 students
18509, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 18509, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 18509, PA include Robert Morris #27 and John Adams #4.
How many public elementary schools are located in 18509?
2 public elementary schools are located in 18509.
What is the racial composition of students in 18509?
18509 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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