For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,030 students in 18704, PA (there are , serving 1,904 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in 18704, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 18704, PA are Dana El Center, Chester Street Elementary School and Third Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 18704 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 18704, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18704, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dana El Center
(Math: 23% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Dana Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 283-0591
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 283-0591
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
Chester Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 East Chester Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2438
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2438
Grades: 1-5
| 286 students
Rank: #33.
Third Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
131 Rear Third Ave & Davis St
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-2282
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-2282
Grades: K
| 99 students
Rank: #44.
Wyoming Valley West Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Chester Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2131
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2131
Grades: 6-8
| 1,141 students
Rank: #55.
Schuyler Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 Schuyler Avenue
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-6041
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-6041
Grades: 1-5
| 208 students
Rank: #66.
State El Center
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 State Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 779-5381
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 779-5381
Grades: K-5
| 1,316 students
Rank: #77.
West Side Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Evans Street, Pringle Borou
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-8493
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-8493
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
18704, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
230 Pringle St
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-5338
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-5338
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 18704, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 18704, PA include Dana El Center, Chester Street Elementary School and Third Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 18704?
7 public schools are located in 18704.
What percentage of students in 18704 go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in 18704 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 18704?
18704 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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