For the 2025 school year, there are 46 public schools serving 26,718 students in Lackawanna County, PA (there are , serving 3,942 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Lackawanna County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Lackawanna County, PA are Waverly School, Moscow Elementary School and South Abington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lackawanna County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Lackawanna County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Lackawanna County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waverly School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
103 Waverly Rd
Waverly, PA 18471
(570) 585-6300
Waverly, PA 18471
(570) 585-6300
Gr: K-4 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Moscow Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
851 Church St
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-8464
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-8464
Gr: K-3 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
South Abington School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
640 Northern Boulevard
Chinchilla, PA 18410
(570) 585-2100
Chinchilla, PA 18410
(570) 585-2100
Gr: K-4 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Newton-ransom El School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1549 Newton Ransom Boulevard
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-8300
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-8300
Gr: K-4 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
North Pocono Intmd School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Church St
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-7676
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-7676
Gr: 4-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Abington Heights Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1555 Newton Ransom Blvd
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-4300
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-4300
Gr: 5-8 | 1,079 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Clarks Summit Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 W Grove St
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-7300
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-7300
Gr: K-4 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Valley View High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Columbus Dr
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-4110
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-4110
Gr: 9-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Lakeland El Sch - Scott Campus
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1333 Lakeland Dr
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Gr: K-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Riverside Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Davis St
Taylor, PA 18517
(570) 562-2121
Taylor, PA 18517
(570) 562-2121
Gr: 7-12 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
North Pocono Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Church St
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-4588
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-4588
Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
North Pocono High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
97 Bochicchio Blvd
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-7606
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-7606
Gr: 9-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1313.
Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1355 Lakeland Dr
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Gr: 7-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
Dunmore El Center
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 347-6794
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 347-6794
Gr: K-6 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1515.
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 East Elm Street
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 941-4100
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 941-4100
Gr: K-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1616.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Columbus Dr
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-6461
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-6461
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1717.
Riverside El Sch East
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Kreig & School Streets
Moosic, PA 18507
(570) 562-2121
Moosic, PA 18507
(570) 562-2121
Gr: 3-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
Abington Heights High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 Noble Road
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-5300
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,117 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1919.
Riverside El Sch West
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
308 Davis St
Taylor, PA 18517
(570) 562-2121
Taylor, PA 18517
(570) 562-2121
Gr: K-2 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2020.
Valley View Intrmd School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 Columbus Dr
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-2263
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-2263
Gr: 3-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2121.
Fell Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 Main Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Gr: K-9 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2222.
Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Marion St
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-6721
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-6721
Gr: 7-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2323.
Mid Valley Secondary Center
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Gr: 7-12 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2424.
Mid Valley El Center
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-3241
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-3241
Gr: K-6 | 1,043 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2525.
Scranton High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
63 Munchak Way
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3481
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3481
Gr: 7-12 | 1,819 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Frances Willard #32
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Eynon St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3692
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3692
Gr: PK-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Lakeland El Sch - Mayfield Campus
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Linden St
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Gr: K-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Robert Morris #27
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1824 Boulevard Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3681
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3681
Gr: K-4 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2929.
Neil Armstrong #40
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N Lincoln Ave & Clearview St
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 348-3661
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 348-3661
Gr: K-4 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3030.
Old Forge Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Melmore St
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-8391
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-8391
Gr: K-6 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3131.
William Prescott #38
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Prescott Avenue & Myrtle St
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3683
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3683
Gr: K-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3232.
Dunmore Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Gr: 7-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3333.
Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Brooklyn Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-4500
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-4500
Gr: 7-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3434.
Carbondale Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
103 Brooklyn St
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5656
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5656
Gr: PK-6 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3535.
John F. Kennedy #7
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Prospect Ave & Saginaw St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3673
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3673
Gr: K-4 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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Lackawanna County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
300 West Warren Street
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Gr: 7-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
1002 Albright Ave
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 348-3667
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 348-3667
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
400 Hickory St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3665
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3665
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Academy St And Hyde Park Ave
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3675
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3675
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2180
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2180
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
1113 Buttermilk Rd
Dalton, PA 18414
(570) 219-4031
Dalton, PA 18414
(570) 219-4031
Gr: K-4 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Northeast Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
110 Betty Street
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-5629
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-5629
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Scranton State School For Deaf (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1800 North Washington Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 963-4546
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 963-4546
Gr: 2-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lackawanna County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Lackawanna County, PA include Waverly School, Moscow Elementary School and South Abington School.
How many public schools are located in Lackawanna County?
46 public schools are located in Lackawanna County.
What percentage of students in Lackawanna County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Lackawanna County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lackawanna County?
Lackawanna County public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Lackawanna County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lackawanna County include: West Scranton High School vs. Scranton High School, North Pocono Middle School vs. Abington Heights Middle School, Fell Charter School vs. Carbondale Elementary School
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