For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 985 students in 18640, PA.
The top ranked public middle school in 18640, PA is Pittston Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 18640 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 18640, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18640, PA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittston Area Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 New Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Gr: 5-8 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Secure Treatment Unit
Alternative School
701 Sathers Dr
Pittston, PA 18640
(555) 555-5555
Pittston, PA 18640
(555) 555-5555
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 18640, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 18640, PA include Pittston Area Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 18640?
2 public middle schools are located in 18640.
What is the racial composition of students in 18640?
18640 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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