For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,259 students in 18634, PA.
The top ranked public schools in 18634, PA are Greater Nanticoke Area Sr. High School, Greater Nanticoke Area Educational Center and Gna El Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 18634 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 18634, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18634, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greater Nanticoke Area Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-7781
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-7781
Gr: 9-12 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Greater Nanticoke Area Educational Center
(Math: 12% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Union St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Gna El Center
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Kosciuszko Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-1320
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-1320
Gr: 3-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
513 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Gr: PK-2 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
18634, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 East Union Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Gr: 6-7 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
513 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Gr: 2 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
25 Robert St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-3740
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-3740
Gr: K-1 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 18634, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 18634, PA include Greater Nanticoke Area Sr. High School, Greater Nanticoke Area Educational Center and Gna El Center.
How many public schools are located in 18634?
4 public schools are located in 18634.
What is the racial composition of students in 18634?
18634 public schools minority enrollment is 33% 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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