For the 2024 school year, there are 63 public schools serving 39,249 students in Luzerne County, PA (there are 34 private schools, serving 4,679 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Luzerne County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Luzerne County, PA are Dallas Sr. High School, Dallas Intermediate School and Wycallis Primary Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Luzerne County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Luzerne County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Luzerne County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dallas Sr. High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2030 Conyngham Avenue
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-7230
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-7230
Grades: 9-12
| 772 students
Rank: #22.
Dallas Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Conyngham Avenue
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-7271
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-7271
Grades: 3-5
| 571 students
Rank: #33.
Wycallis Primary Center
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2010 Conyngham Avenue
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-7283
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-7283
Grades: K-2
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Nescopeck Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 Dewey St
Nescopeck, PA 18635
(570) 759-6400
Nescopeck, PA 18635
(570) 759-6400
Grades: K-4
| 161 students
Rank: #55.
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2021 Wolfpack Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7111
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #66.
Lehman-jackson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1237 Market St
Lehman, PA 18627
(570) 675-2165
Lehman, PA 18627
(570) 675-2165
Grades: K-6
| 393 students
Rank: #77.
Pittston Area Sr. High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 Stout Street Yatesville
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Grades: 9-12
| 1,024 students
Rank: #88.
Lake-lehman Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1128 Old Route 115
Lehman, PA 18627
(570) 675-7458
Lehman, PA 18627
(570) 675-7458
Grades: 7-12
| 788 students
Rank: #99.
Crestwood Secondary Campus
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
281 S Mountain Blvd
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Grades: 7-12
| 1,430 students
Rank: #1010.
Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Wadham Street
Plymouth, PA 18651
(570) 779-5361
Plymouth, PA 18651
(570) 779-5361
Grades: 9-12
| 1,333 students
Rank: #1111.
Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Penn Ave
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2146
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2146
Grades: K
| 168 students
Rank: #1212.
Rice Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3700 Church Road
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 868-3161
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 868-3161
Grades: K-6
| 764 students
Rank: #1313.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
117 Spruce Street
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-5942
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-5942
Grades: K-6
| 603 students
Rank: #1414.
Wyoming Area Primary Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
55 Tenth Street
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 693-1914
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 693-1914
Grades: 1-3
| 418 students
Rank: #1515.
Bear Creek Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Charter School Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 820-4070
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 820-4070
Grades: K-8
| 514 students
Rank: #1616.
Lake-noxen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
135 West Point Ave
Lehman, PA 18627
(570) 639-1129
Lehman, PA 18627
(570) 639-1129
Grades: K-6
| 252 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Chester Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 East Chester Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2438
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2438
Grades: 1-5
| 248 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5148 Main Rd
Lehman, PA 18627
(570) 477-5050
Lehman, PA 18627
(570) 477-5050
Grades: K-6
| 189 students
Rank: #1919.
Dallas MiddleSchool
(Math: 23% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Conyngham Avenue
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-7245
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-7245
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #2020.
Northwest Area Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
417 Shickshinny Lake Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 864-3461
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 864-3461
Grades: PK-2
| 210 students
Rank: #2121.
Solomon/plains Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41 Abbott St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7222
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7222
Grades: K-5
| 632 students
Rank: #2222.
Hazleton Area High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1601 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Grades: 9-12
| 3,772 students
Rank: #2323.
Dana El Center
(Math: 20% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Dana Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 283-0591
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 283-0591
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Hazleton Area Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1451 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Wilkes-barre Area Ctc
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
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #2626.
Drums El/ms
(Math: 17% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85 South Old Turnpike Road
Drums, PA 18222
(570) 459-3111
Drums, PA 18222
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-8
| 696 students
Rank: #2727.
Wyoming Area Sec Center
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
252 Memorial St
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2836
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2836
Grades: 7-12
| 984 students
Rank: #2828.
Greater Nanticoke Area Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
425 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-7781
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-7781
Grades: 9-12
| 719 students
Rank: #2929.
Valley El/ms
(Math: 16% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Rock Glen Rd
Sugarloaf, PA 18249
(570) 459-3111
Sugarloaf, PA 18249
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #3030.
Pittston City Intrmd Center
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 New Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Grades: 2-4
| 664 students
Rank: #3131.
Wyoming Area Intermediate Center
(Math: 17% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Montgomery Avenue
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-1404
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-1404
Grades: 4-6
| 485 students
Rank: #3232.
Northwest Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
243 Thorne Hill Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-4126
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-4126
Grades: 7-12
| 437 students
Rank: #3333.
Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Sans Souci Pkwy
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 831-2300
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 831-2300
Grades: 7-12
| 930 students
Rank: #3434.
Northwest Area Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Sunset Lake Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 256-3649
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 256-3649
Grades: 3-6
| 274 students
Rank: #3535.
Wyoming Valley West MiddleSchool
(Math: 13% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Chester Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2131
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2131
Grades: 6-8
| 1,189 students
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Luzerne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East Fourth St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Grades: PK-1
| 104 students
611 Walnut St
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 654-0503
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 654-0503
Grades: K
| 267 students
281 S Mountain Blvd
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Grades: 9-12
| 889 students
281 S Mountain Blvd
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Grades: 7-8
| 498 students
341 Carey Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7145
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7145
Grades: 7-12
| 883 students
West Vine St
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-7001
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-7001
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
600 East Union Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Grades: 6-7
| 336 students
1400 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3186
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3186
Grades: K-6
| 752 students
513 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Grades: 2
| 171 students
80 N Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 826-7111
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 826-7111
Grades: 9-12
| 896 students
25 Robert St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-3740
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-3740
Grades: K-1
| 351 students
Outlet Road
Lehman, PA 18627
(570) 675-2165
Lehman, PA 18627
(570) 675-2165
Grades: 7-8
| 370 students
2 Collet St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Grades: PK
| n/a students
165 West Main St
Plymouth, PA 18651
(570) 779-9529
Plymouth, PA 18651
(570) 779-9529
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
230 Pringle St
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-5338
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-5338
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
635 Sutton Creek Road
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 388-6527
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 388-6527
Grades: K-5
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Luzerne County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Luzerne County, PA include Dallas Sr. High School, Dallas Intermediate School and Wycallis Primary Center.
How many public schools are located in Luzerne County, PA?
63 public schools are located in Luzerne County, PA.
What percentage of students in Luzerne County, PA go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Luzerne County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Luzerne County, PA?
Luzerne County, PA public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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