For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,536 students in Nanticoke, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nanticoke, PA are 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.
Nanticoke, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nanticoke have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nanticoke, PA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Nanticoke, 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 elementary schools in Nanticoke, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nanticoke, PA include Greater Nanticoke Area Educational Center and Gna El Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nanticoke?
3 public elementary schools are located in Nanticoke.
What is the racial composition of students in Nanticoke?
Nanticoke public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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