For the 2026 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 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Creek Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Charter School Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 820-4070
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 820-4070
Gr: K-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
G A R Middle School
(Math: 10% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,066 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
18702, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
341 Carey Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7145
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7145
Gr: 7-12 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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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