For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,109 students in 18706, PA.
The top ranked public schools in 18706, PA are Lee Park Elementary School, Lyndwood Elementary School and Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 18706 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 18706, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18706, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lee Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
99 Lee Park Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-4741
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-4741
Grades: 3-4
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Lyndwood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Collet St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Grades: PK-K
| 235 students
Rank: #33.
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
80 W Saint Marys Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 822-5102
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 822-5102
Grades: 5-6
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Sans Souci Pkwy
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 831-2300
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 831-2300
Grades: 7-12
| 956 students
Rank: n/an/a
561 Main Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-3941
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-3941
Grades: 1-2
| 289 students
18706, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2 Collet St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 18706, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 18706, PA include Lee Park Elementary School, Lyndwood Elementary School and Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 18706?
5 public schools are located in 18706.
What is the racial composition of students in 18706?
18706 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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