For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,557 students in Nanticoke, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nanticoke, PA are greater nanticoke area Educational center and Gna El Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nanticoke, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nanticoke have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nanticoke, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
greater nanticoke area Educational center
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Union St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Grades: 6-8
| 539 students
Rank: #22.
Gna El Center
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Kosciuszko Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-1320
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-1320
Grades: 3-5
| 505 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kennedy Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
513 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Grades: PK-2
| 513 students
Nanticoke, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 East Union Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Grades: 6-7
| 336 students
513 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Grades: 2
| 171 students
25 Robert St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-3740
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-3740
Grades: K-1
| 351 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Nanticoke, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nanticoke, PA include greater nanticoke area Educational center and Gna El Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nanticoke?
3 public elementary schools are located in Nanticoke.
What is the racial composition of students in Nanticoke?
Nanticoke public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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