For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 320 students in 18505, PA.
The top ranked public charter school in 18505, PA is Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 18505 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 18505, PA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 18505, PA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 East Elm Street
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 941-4100
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 941-4100
Gr: K-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
18505, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Hickory St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3665
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3665
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Academy St And Hyde Park Ave
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3675
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3675
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 18505, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 18505, PA include Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 18505?
1 public charter schools are located in 18505.
What is the racial composition of students in 18505?
18505 public charter schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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