For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 320 students in 18505, PA.
The top-ranked public charter school in 18505, PA is Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 18505 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 18505, PA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 18505, PA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 East Elm Street
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 941-4100
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 941-4100
Gr: K-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
18505, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Hickory St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3665
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3665
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Academy St And Hyde Park Ave
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3675
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3675
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 18505, PA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 18505, PA include Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 18505?
1 public charter schools are located in 18505.
What is the racial composition of students in 18505?
18505 public charter schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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