For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 910 students in 18249, PA (there are , serving 36 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 18249, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in 18249, PA is Valley El/ms. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø school in zipcode 18249 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 18249, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18249, PA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley El/ms
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Rock Glen Rd
Sugarloaf, PA 18249
(570) 459-3111
Sugarloaf, PA 18249
(570) 459-3111
Gr: K-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 18249, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 18249, PA include Valley El/ms.
How many public schools are located in 18249?
1 public schools are located in 18249.
What percentage of students in 18249 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 18249 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 18249?
18249 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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