For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,115 students in 18640, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 18640, PA are Pittston City Intrmd Center and Pittston Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 18640 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 18640, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18640, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittston City Intrmd Center
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 New Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Gr: 2-4 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
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
210 Rock Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Gr: PK-1 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 18640, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 18640, PA include Pittston City Intrmd Center and Pittston Area Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 18640?
3 public elementary schools are located in 18640.
What is the racial composition of students in 18640?
18640 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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