For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 820 students in 18302, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 18302, PA are Middle Smithfield Elementary School and Resica Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 18302 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 18302, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18302, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5180 Milford Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-8082
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-8082
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Resica Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Gravel Ridge Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-6911
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-6911
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 18302, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 18302, PA include Middle Smithfield Elementary School and Resica Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 18302?
2 public elementary schools are located in 18302.
What is the racial composition of students in 18302?
18302 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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