For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,210 students in Honesdale, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Honesdale, PA are Wayne Highlands Middle School and Lakeside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Honesdale, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Honesdale have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Honesdale, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne Highlands Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
482 Grove St
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-5900
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
129 Lakeside Dr
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-6820
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-6820
Gr: 3-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
123 Abc Drive
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-3010
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-3010
Gr: PK-2 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Honesdale, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Honesdale, PA include Wayne Highlands Middle School and Lakeside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Honesdale?
3 public elementary schools are located in Honesdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Honesdale?
Honesdale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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