For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,551 students in 18704, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 18704, PA are Dana El Center, Chester Street Elementary School and Wyoming Valley West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 18704 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 18704, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18704, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dana El Center
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Dana Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 283-0591
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 283-0591
Gr: K-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Chester Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 East Chester Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2438
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2438
Gr: 1-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Wyoming Valley West Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Chester Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2131
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2131
Gr: 6-8 | 1,141 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Schuyler Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 Schuyler Avenue
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-6041
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-6041
Gr: 1-5 | 208 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
State El Center
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 State Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 779-5381
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 779-5381
Gr: K-5 | 1,316 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
18704, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
230 Pringle St
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-5338
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-5338
Gr: K-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 18704, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 18704, PA include Dana El Center, Chester Street Elementary School and Wyoming Valley West Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 18704?
5 public elementary schools are located in 18704.
What is the racial composition of students in 18704?
18704 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% 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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