For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 918 students in 18706, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 18706, PA are Lee Park Elementary School and Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 18706 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 18706, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18706, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lee Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
99 Lee Park Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-4741
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-4741
Grades: 3-4
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
80 W Saint Marys Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 822-5102
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 822-5102
Grades: 5-6
| 331 students
Rank: n/an/a
561 Main Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-3941
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-3941
Grades: 1-2
| 289 students
18706, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2 Collet St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 18706, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 18706, PA include Lee Park Elementary School and Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 18706?
3 public elementary schools are located in 18706.
What is the racial composition of students in 18706?
18706 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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