For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,069 students in 18705, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 18705, PA are Solomon/plains Elementary School, Daniel J Flood Elementary School and Solomon/plains Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 18705 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 18705, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18705, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Solomon/plains Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
41 Abbott St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7222
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7222
Gr: K-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Daniel J Flood Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
565 N Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7245
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7245
Gr: K-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Solomon/plains Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
43 Abbott St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7224
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 826-7224
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 18705, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 18705, PA include Solomon/plains Elementary School, Daniel J Flood Elementary School and Solomon/plains Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 18705?
3 public elementary schools are located in 18705.
What is the racial composition of students in 18705?
18705 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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