For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,590 students in Carbondale, PA (there are , serving 116 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Carbondale, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Carbondale, PA are Fell Charter School, Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School and Carbondale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbondale, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Carbondale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Carbondale, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fell Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 Main Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Grades: K-9
| 98 students
Rank: #22.
Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Brooklyn Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-4500
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-4500
Grades: 7-12
| 740 students
Rank: #33.
Carbondale Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
103 Brooklyn St
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5656
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5656
Grades: PK-6
| 752 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carbondale, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Carbondale, PA include Fell Charter School, Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School and Carbondale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carbondale?
3 public schools are located in Carbondale.
What percentage of students in Carbondale go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Carbondale are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale?
Carbondale public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Carbondale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Carbondale include: Fell Charter School vs. Carbondale Elementary School, Carbondale Elementary School vs. Fell Charter School, Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Carbondale Elementary School
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