For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,053 students in Pittston, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Pittston, PA are Wyoming Area Sec Center and Pittston Area Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittston, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Pittston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Pittston, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wyoming Area Sec Center, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pittston, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wyoming Area Sec Center
(Math: 11% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
252 Memorial St
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2836
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2836
Gr: 7-12 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Pittston Area Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5 Stout Street Yatesville
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Gr: 9-12 | 1,076 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Secure Treatment Unit
Alternative School
701 Sathers Dr
Pittston, PA 18640
(555) 555-5555
Pittston, PA 18640
(555) 555-5555
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Pittston, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
611 Walnut St
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 654-0503
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 654-0503
Gr: K | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
635 Sutton Creek Road
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 388-6527
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 388-6527
Gr: K-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pittston, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Pittston, PA include Wyoming Area Sec Center and Pittston Area Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pittston?
3 public high schools are located in Pittston.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittston?
Pittston public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pittston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pittston include: Pittston Area Sr. High School vs. Wyoming Area Sec Center, Wyoming Area Sec Center vs. Pittston Area Sr. High School
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