For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,078 students in East Stroudsburg, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in East Stroudsburg, PA are East Stroudsburg Elementary School, Smithfield Elementary School and Middle Smithfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Stroudsburg, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in East Stroudsburg have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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 Public Elementary Schools in East Stroudsburg, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Stroudsburg Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
93 Independence Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-1905
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-1905
Grades: K-5
| 593 students
Rank: #22.
Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 River Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-2841
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-2841
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
Middle Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5180 Milford Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-8082
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-8082
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #44.
Resica Elementary School
(Math: 29% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #55.
J M Hill Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 E Broad St
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8073
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8073
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #66.
J T Lambert Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Milford Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8430
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8430
Grades: 6-8
| 920 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in East Stroudsburg, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in East Stroudsburg, PA include East Stroudsburg Elementary School, Smithfield Elementary School and Middle Smithfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in East Stroudsburg?
6 public elementary schools are located in East Stroudsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in East Stroudsburg?
East Stroudsburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in East Stroudsburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in East Stroudsburg include: J M Hill Elementary School vs. East Stroudsburg Elementary School, Resica Elementary School vs. Smithfield Elementary School, East Stroudsburg Elementary School vs. J M Hill Elementary School
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