For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,561 students in Pittston, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pittston, PA are Pittston City Intrmd Center, Wyoming Area Intermediate Center and Pittston Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittston, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pittston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Pittston, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 elementary schools in Pittston, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pittston, PA include Pittston City Intrmd Center, Wyoming Area Intermediate Center and Pittston Area Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pittston?
4 public elementary schools are located in Pittston.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittston?
Pittston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% 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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