For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,689 students in Pittston, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 228 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Pittston, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Pittston, PA are Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center, Pittston Area Sr. High School and Wyoming Area Sec Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittston, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Pittston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pittston, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Penn Ave
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2146
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2146
Grades: K
| 153 students
Rank: #22.
Pittston Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5 Stout Street Yatesville
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Grades: 9-12
| 1,022 students
Rank: #33.
Wyoming Area Sec Center
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
252 Memorial St
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2836
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2836
Grades: 7-12
| 953 students
Rank: #44.
Pittston City Intrmd Center
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 New Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Grades: 2-4
| 648 students
Rank: #55.
Wyoming Area Intermediate Center
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Montgomery Avenue
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-1404
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-1404
Grades: 4-6
| 484 students
Rank: #66.
Pittston Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 New Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Grades: 5-8
| 964 students
Rank: n/an/a
Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Center
Magnet School
210 Rock Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Grades: PK-1
| 465 students
Pittston, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
611 Walnut St
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 654-0503
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 654-0503
Grades: K
| 267 students
635 Sutton Creek Road
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 388-6527
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 388-6527
Grades: K-5
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pittston, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Pittston, PA include Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center, Pittston Area Sr. High School and Wyoming Area Sec Center.
How many public schools are located in Pittston?
7 public schools are located in Pittston.
What percentage of students in Pittston go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Pittston are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pittston?
Pittston public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pittston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pittston include: Pittston Area Sr. High School vs. Wyoming Area Sec Center, Wyoming Area Sec Center vs. Pittston Area Sr. High School
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