Top Rankings
Scranton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,165 students in Scranton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Scranton School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
9,165 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
683 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Scranton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#562 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
44%
16%
% Black
15%
14%
% White
28%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,876 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,705 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$173 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$153 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,876
$23,724
Spending / Student
$16,705
$23,146
Best Scranton School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scranton High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
63 Munchak Way
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3481
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3481
Gr: 7-12 | 1,815 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Frances Willard #32
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Eynon St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3692
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3692
Gr: PK-4 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Robert Morris #27
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1824 Boulevard Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3681
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3681
Gr: K-4 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Neil Armstrong #40
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N Lincoln Ave & Clearview St
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 348-3661
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 348-3661
Gr: K-4 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
William Prescott #38
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Prescott Avenue & Myrtle St
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3683
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3683
Gr: K-4 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
John F. Kennedy #7
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Prospect Ave & Saginaw St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3673
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3673
Gr: K-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Charles Sumner #18
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
North Sumner Ave & Swetland St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3688
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3688
Gr: PK-4 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
West Scranton Intrmd School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Fellows St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3475
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3475
Gr: 5-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
West Scranton High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Luzerne St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3616
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3616
Gr: 9-12 | 1,404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
Mcnichols Plaza
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 S Irving Ave
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3685
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3685
Gr: K-4 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
South Scranton Intrmd School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 Maple St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3631
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3631
Gr: 5-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Isaac Tripp Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 North Everett Avenue
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3677
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3677
Gr: K-4 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Northeast Intrmd School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
721 Adams Ave
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3651
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3651
Gr: 5-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1414.
John G Whittier #2
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Orchard St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3690
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3690
Gr: K-4 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1515.
John Adams #4
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
927 Capouse Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3655
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3655
Gr: K-4 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scranton School District?
Scranton School District manages 15 public schools serving 9,165 students.
What is the rank of Scranton School District?
Scranton School District is ranked #571 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scranton School District?
44% of Scranton School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scranton School District?
Scranton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Scranton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,705 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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