For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 810 students in 18848, PA.
The top ranked public elementary school in 18848, PA is Towanda Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 18848 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 18848, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18848, PA Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Towanda Area Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 State St
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Grades: 3-6
| 461 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 North Fourth Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-4991
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-4991
Grades: PK-2
| 349 students
18848, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mulberry Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6626
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6626
Grades: 4-6
| 120 students
State Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Grades: 5-8
| 586 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 18848, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 18848, PA include Towanda Area Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 18848, PA?
2 public elementary schools are located in 18848, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 18848, PA?
18848, PA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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