Best 18844 Pennsylvania Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,090 students in 18844, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in 18844, PA are Elk Lake Elementary School, Susquehanna County Career And Technology Center and Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 18844 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 18844, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 18844, PA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elk Lake Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2380 Elk Lake School Road
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-1106
Gr: K-6 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Susquehanna County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2380 Elk Lake School Road
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-9229
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #33.
Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2380 Elk Lake School Road
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-1106
Gr: 7-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 18844, PA?
How many public schools are located in 18844?
3 public schools are located in 18844.
What is the racial composition of students in 18844?
18844 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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