For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,647 students in 18702, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 18702, PA are Bear Creek Community Charter School and G A R Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 18702 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 18702, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18702, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bear Creek Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Charter School Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 820-4070
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 820-4070
Grades: K-8
| 581 students
Rank: #22.
G A R Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 South Grant Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7165
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7165
Grades: 6-8
| 1,066 students
18702, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
341 Carey Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7145
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7145
Grades: 7-12
| 883 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 18702, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 18702, PA include Bear Creek Community Charter School and G A R Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 18702?
2 public middle schools are located in 18702.
What is the racial composition of students in 18702?
18702 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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