For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,182 students in 18505, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 18505, PA are Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School and South Scranton Intrmd School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 18505 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 18505, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18505, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 East Elm Street
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 941-4100
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 941-4100
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 18505, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 18505, PA include Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School and South Scranton Intrmd School.
How many public middle schools are located in 18505?
2 public middle schools are located in 18505.
What is the racial composition of students in 18505?
18505 public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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