For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,557 students in 18643, PA (there are , serving 228 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 18643, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 18643, PA are Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center, Wyoming Area Sec Center and Wyoming Area Intermediate Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 18643 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 18643, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18643, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Penn Ave
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2146
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2146
Grades: K
| 150 students
Rank: #22.
Wyoming Area Sec Center
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
252 Memorial St
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2836
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2836
Grades: 7-12
| 951 students
Rank: #33.
Wyoming Area Intermediate Center
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Montgomery Avenue
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-1404
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-1404
Grades: 4-6
| 456 students
18643, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
635 Sutton Creek Road
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 388-6527
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 388-6527
Grades: K-5
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 18643, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 18643, PA include Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center, Wyoming Area Sec Center and Wyoming Area Intermediate Center.
How many public schools are located in 18643?
3 public schools are located in 18643.
What percentage of students in 18643 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 18643 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 18643?
18643 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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