Top Rankings
Scranton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,211 students in Scranton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Scranton School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
9,211 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
653 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Scranton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#566 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
57%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.59
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
512 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,788 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
15%
# Black Students
1,327 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
15%
14%
# White Students
2,874 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
31%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
678 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
612
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
742
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
766
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
638
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
686
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
638
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
646
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
671
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
704
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
764
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
761
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
760
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
823
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,782 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,622 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$173 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$153 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,782
$23,696
Spending / Student
$16,622
$23,119
Best Scranton School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scranton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
63 Munchak Way
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3481
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3481
Grades: 7-12
| 1,819 students
Rank: #22.
William Prescott #38
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Prescott Avenue & Myrtle St
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3683
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3683
Grades: K-4
| 232 students
Rank: #33.
West Scranton High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Luzerne St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3616
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3616
Grades: 9-12
| 1,404 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Frances Willard #32
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Eynon St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3692
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3692
Grades: PK-4
| 352 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Robert Morris #27
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1824 Boulevard Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3681
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3681
Grades: K-4
| 209 students
Rank: #66.
Neil Armstrong #40
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N Lincoln Ave & Clearview St
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 348-3661
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 348-3661
Grades: K-4
| 427 students
Rank: #77.
West Scranton Intrmd School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Fellows St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3475
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3475
Grades: 5-8
| 840 students
Rank: #88.
John G Whittier #2
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Orchard St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3690
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3690
Grades: K-4
| 452 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Charles Sumner #18
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
North Sumner Ave & Swetland St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3688
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3688
Grades: PK-4
| 247 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mcnichols Plaza
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 S Irving Ave
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3685
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3685
Grades: K-4
| 347 students
Rank: #1111.
Isaac Tripp Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 North Everett Avenue
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3677
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3677
Grades: K-4
| 672 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Northeast Intrmd School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
721 Adams Ave
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3651
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3651
Grades: 5-8
| 923 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
South Scranton Intrmd School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
355 Maple St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3631
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3631
Grades: 5-8
| 781 students
Rank: #1414.
John F. Kennedy #7
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Prospect Ave & Saginaw St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3673
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3673
Grades: K-4
| 311 students
Rank: #1515.
John Adams #4
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
927 Capouse Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3655
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3655
Grades: K-4
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scranton School District?
Scranton School District manages 15 public schools serving 9,211 students.
What is the rank of Scranton School District?
Scranton School District is ranked #565 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scranton School District?
41% of Scranton School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scranton School District?
Scranton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Scranton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,622 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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