For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 318 students in 18505, PA.
The top ranked public charter school in 18505, PA is Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 18505 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 18505, PA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 18505, PA Public Charter Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 East Elm Street
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 941-4100
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 941-4100
Grades: K-8
| 318 students
18505, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Hickory St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3665
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3665
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Academy St And Hyde Park Ave
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3675
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3675
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 18505, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 18505, PA include Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 18505?
1 public charter schools are located in 18505.
What is the racial composition of students in 18505?
18505 public charter schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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