For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,454 students in 18705, PA (there are , 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 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 18705, PA are Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy, Wilkes-barre Area Ctc and Wilkes-barre Area High 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 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 18705, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18705, PA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy
Magnet School
(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
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #22.
Wilkes-barre Area Ctc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 41 students
Rank: #33.
Wilkes-barre Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,293 students
Rank: #44.
Solomon/plains Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 712 students
Rank: #55.
Daniel J Flood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: #66.
Solomon/plains Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 Ctc and Wilkes-barre Area High 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 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 18705?
18705 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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