For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,435 students in 18704, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 18704, PA are Dana El Center, Chester Street Elementary School and Wyoming Valley West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 18704 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 18704, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18704, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dana El Center
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Dana Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 283-0591
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 283-0591
Gr: K-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Chester Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 East Chester Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2438
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2438
Gr: 1-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Wyoming Valley West Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Chester Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2131
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2131
Gr: 6-8 | 1,139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
State El Center
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 State Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 779-5381
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 779-5381
Gr: K-5 | 1,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 18704, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 18704, PA include Dana El Center, Chester Street Elementary School and Wyoming Valley West Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 18704?
4 public elementary schools are located in 18704.
What is the racial composition of students in 18704?
18704 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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