For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,021 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pittston, PA (2026)
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 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 1,055 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Secure Treatment Unit
Alternative School
701 Sathers Dr
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 718-4611
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 718-4611
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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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