For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,784 students in 18705, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 28 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 18705, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 18705, PA are Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy, Wilkes-barre Area Career & Technical Center and Solomon/plains Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 18705 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 18705, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18705, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2021 Wolfpack Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Wilkes-barre Area Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Jumper Road Plains Township
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 822-4131
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 822-4131
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Solomon/plains Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
41 Abbott St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7222
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7222
Gr: K-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Wilkes-barre Area High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2021 Wolfpack Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Gr: 9-12 | 2,569 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Daniel J Flood Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
565 N Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7245
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7245
Gr: K-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Solomon/plains Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
43 Abbott St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7224
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7224
Gr: 6-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 18705, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 18705, PA include Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy, Wilkes-barre Area Career & Technical Center and Solomon/plains Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 18705?
6 public schools are located in 18705.
What percentage of students in 18705 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 18705 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 18705?
18705 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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