For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,981 students in Tunkhannock, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 55 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Tunkhannock, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Tunkhannock, PA are Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center, Tunkhannock Stem Academy and Tunkhannock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tunkhannock, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Tunkhannock have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Tunkhannock, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Franklin Avenue
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
(570) 836-3111
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
(570) 836-3111
Gr: 3-6 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Tunkhannock Stem Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41 Philadelphia Ave
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
(570) 836-3111
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
(570) 836-3111
Gr: 7 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Tunkhannock High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Tiger Drive
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
(570) 836-3111
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
(570) 836-3111
Gr: 8-12 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
99 Digger Dr
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
(570) 836-3111
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
(570) 836-3111
Gr: K-2 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2055 Sr 29 South
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
(570) 298-7011
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
(570) 298-7011
Gr: K-4 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
99 Digger Drive
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
(570) 836-8243
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
(570) 836-8243
Gr: K-4 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
200 Franklin Avenue
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
(570) 836-3111
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
(570) 836-3111
Gr: 5-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tunkhannock, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Tunkhannock, PA include Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center, Tunkhannock Stem Academy and Tunkhannock High School.
How many public schools are located in Tunkhannock?
4 public schools are located in Tunkhannock.
What percentage of students in Tunkhannock go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Tunkhannock are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tunkhannock?
Tunkhannock public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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