For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 581 students in Wilkes Barre, PA.
The top ranked public charter school in Wilkes Barre, PA is Bear Creek Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkes Barre, PA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in Wilkes Barre have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Wilkes Barre, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bear Creek Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Charter School Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 820-4070
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 820-4070
Grades: K-8
| 581 students
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
341 Carey Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7145
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7145
Grades: 7-12
| 883 students
80 N Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 826-7111
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 826-7111
Grades: 9-12
| 896 students
2 Collet St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Wilkes Barre, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Wilkes Barre, PA include Bear Creek Community Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Wilkes Barre?
1 public charter schools are located in Wilkes Barre.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkes Barre?
Wilkes Barre public charter schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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