For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 6,236 students in 18202, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 615 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 18202, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 18202, PA are Hazleton Area High School, Hazleton Area Career Center and West Hazleton El/ms. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 18202 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 18202, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18202, PA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hazleton Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1601 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Grades: 9-12
| 3,795 students
Rank: #22.
Hazleton Area Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1451 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
West Hazleton El/ms
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 North St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-8
| 949 students
Rank: #44.
Maple Manor El/ms
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W 22nd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Grades: 3-8
| 999 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hazle Township Early Learning Center
Magnet School
1400 W 23rd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Grades: PK-2
| 493 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 18202, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 18202, PA include Hazleton Area High School, Hazleton Area Career Center and West Hazleton El/ms.
How many public schools are located in 18202?
5 public schools are located in 18202.
What percentage of students in 18202 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 18202 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 18202?
18202 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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