For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,211 students in 18505, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 18505, PA are Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School, John G Whittier #2 and Mcnichols Plaza. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
黑料网官网 elementary schools in zipcode 18505 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 18505, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18505, PA 黑料网官网 Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence 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
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
18505, Pennsylvania 黑料网官网 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 elementary schools in 18505, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 18505, PA include Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School, John G Whittier #2 and Mcnichols Plaza.
How many public elementary schools are located in 18505?
5 public elementary schools are located in 18505.
What is the racial composition of students in 18505?
18505 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% 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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