For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,540 students in Wayne County, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 372 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, PA are Jefferson Elementary School, Damascus Area School and Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wayne County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
825 Lions Rd
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 689-2656
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 689-2656
Grades: K-3
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
Damascus Area School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
174 High School Rd
Damascus, PA 18415
(570) 224-4114
Damascus, PA 18415
(570) 224-4114
Grades: PK-8
| 269 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
74 Belmont St
Waymart, PA 18472
(800) 321-9973
Waymart, PA 18472
(800) 321-9973
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
739 Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #55.
Western Wayne High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1970a Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
Rank: #66.
Honesdale High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
459 Terrace St
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-2046
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-2046
Grades: 9-12
| 679 students
Rank: #77.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
129 Lakeside Dr
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-6820
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-6820
Grades: 3-5
| 390 students
Rank: #88.
Wayne Highlands MiddleSchool
(Math: 37% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
482 Grove St
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-5900
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 381 students
Rank: #99.
Wallenpaupack South Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
989 Main St
Newfoundland, PA 18445
(570) 676-3335
Newfoundland, PA 18445
(570) 676-3335
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
Rank: #1010.
Preston School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1493 Crosstown Highway
Lakewood, PA 18439
(570) 798-2516
Lakewood, PA 18439
(570) 798-2516
Grades: K-8
| 153 students
Rank: #1111.
Western Wayne MiddleSchool
(Math: 21% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1970b Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
Rank: n/an/a
123 Abc Drive
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-3010
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-3010
Grades: PK-2
| 405 students
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
543 Easton Turnpike
Hamlin, PA 18427
(570) 689-2632
Hamlin, PA 18427
(570) 689-2632
Grades: K-2
| 324 students
111 Gravity Rd
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 698-5119
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 698-5119
Grades: 3-5
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wayne County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, PA include Jefferson Elementary School, Damascus Area School and Wilson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne County, PA?
12 public schools are located in Wayne County, PA.
What percentage of students in Wayne County, PA go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County, PA?
Wayne County, PA public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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