For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 320 students in Scranton, PA.
The top ranked public charter school in Scranton, PA is Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scranton, PA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in Scranton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Scranton, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 East Elm Street
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 941-4100
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 941-4100
Grades: K-8
| 320 students
Scranton, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
300 West Warren Street
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Grades: 7-8
| 261 students
1002 Albright Ave
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 348-3667
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 348-3667
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
400 Hickory St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3665
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3665
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Academy St And Hyde Park Ave
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3675
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3675
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2180
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2180
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Grades: 6-8
| 266 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 charter schools in Scranton, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Scranton, PA include Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Scranton?
1 public charter schools are located in Scranton.
What is the racial composition of students in Scranton?
Scranton public charter schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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