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Best Lackawanna County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 34 public elementary schools serving 16,681 students in Lackawanna County, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lackawanna County, PA are Waverly School, Moscow Elementary School and South Abington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lackawanna County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lackawanna County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Lackawanna County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waverly School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
103 Waverly Rd
Waverly, PA 18471
(570) 585-6300
Gr: K-4 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Moscow Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
851 Church St
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-8464
Gr: K-3 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
South Abington School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
640 Northern Boulevard
Chinchilla, PA 18410
(570) 585-2100
Gr: K-4 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Newton-ransom El School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1549 Newton Ransom Boulevard
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-8300
Gr: K-4 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
North Pocono Intmd School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 Church St
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-7676
Gr: 4-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Abington Heights Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1555 Newton Ransom Blvd
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-4300
Gr: 5-8 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Clarks Summit Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 W Grove St
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-7300
Gr: K-4 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Lakeland El School - Scott Campus
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1333 Lakeland Dr
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Gr: K-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
North Pocono Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
701 Church St
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-4588
Gr: 6-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Dunmore El Center
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 347-6794
Gr: K-6 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1615 East Elm Street
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 941-4100
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Columbus Dr
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-6461
Gr: 6-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1313.
Riverside El School East
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Kreig & School Streets
Moosic, PA 18507
(570) 562-2121
Gr: 3-6 | 455 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Riverside El School West
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
308 Davis St
Taylor, PA 18517
(570) 562-2121
Gr: K-2 | 352 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1515.
Valley View Intrmd School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3 Columbus Dr
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-2263
Gr: 3-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1616.
Fell Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
777 Main Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Gr: K-9 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1717.
Mid Valley El Center
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-3241
Gr: K-6 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Frances Willard #32
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Eynon St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3692
Gr: PK-4 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Lakeland El School - Mayfield Campus
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Linden St
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Gr: K-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Robert Morris #27
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1824 Boulevard Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3681
Gr: K-4 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2121.
Neil Armstrong #40
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
N Lincoln Ave & Clearview St
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 348-3661
Gr: K-4 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2222.
Old Forge Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Melmore St
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-8391
Gr: K-6 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2323.
William Prescott #38
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Prescott Avenue & Myrtle St
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3683
Gr: K-4 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2424.
Carbondale Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
103 Brooklyn St
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5656
Gr: PK-6 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2525.
John F. Kennedy #7
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Prospect Ave & Saginaw St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3673
Gr: K-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2626.
Charles Sumner #18
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
North Sumner Ave & Swetland St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3688
Gr: PK-4 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2727.
West Scranton Intrmd School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Fellows St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3475
Gr: 5-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2828.
Mcnichols Plaza
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 S Irving Ave
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3685
Gr: K-4 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2929.
South Scranton Intrmd School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Maple St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3631
Gr: 5-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3030.
Isaac Tripp Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 North Everett Avenue
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3677
Gr: K-4 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3131.
Northeast Intrmd School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
721 Adams Ave
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3651
Gr: 5-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3232.
John G Whittier #2
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Orchard St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3690
Gr: K-4 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3333.
John Adams #4
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
927 Capouse Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3655
Gr: K-4 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Valley View El Center
901 Main Street
Peckville, PA 18452
(570) 489-7579
Gr: K-2 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lackawanna County, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lackawanna County, PA include Waverly School, Moscow Elementary School and South Abington School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lackawanna County?
34 public elementary schools are located in Lackawanna County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lackawanna County?
Lackawanna County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Lackawanna County are often viewed compared to one another?

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