For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 6,820 students in 18202, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 209 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 18202, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 18202, PA are Hazleton Area Career Center, Hazleton Area High School and West Hazleton El/ms. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 18202 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 18202, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18202, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hazleton Area Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1451 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #22.
Hazleton Area High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Gr: 9-12 | 4,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
West Hazleton El/ms
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 North St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3111
Gr: K-8 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Maple Manor El/ms
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W 22nd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Gr: 3-8 | 1,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
1400 W 23rd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Gr: PK-2 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 18202, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 18202, PA include Hazleton Area Career Center, Hazleton Area High School and West Hazleton El/ms.
How many public schools are located in 18202?
5 public schools are located in 18202.
What percentage of students in 18202 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 18202 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 18202?
18202 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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