For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,204 students in 18706, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 10 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 18706, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 18706, PA are Lee Park Elementary School, Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School and Lyndwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 18706 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 18706, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18706, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
99 Lee Park Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-4741
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-4741
Gr: 3-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
80 W Saint Marys Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 822-5102
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 822-5102
Gr: 5-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Lyndwood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Collet St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Gr: PK-K | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Hanover Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Sans Souci Pkwy
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 831-2300
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 831-2300
Gr: 7-12 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
561 Main Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-3941
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-3941
Gr: 1-2 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 18706, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 18706, PA include Lee Park Elementary School, Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School and Lyndwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 18706?
5 public schools are located in 18706.
What percentage of students in 18706 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 18706 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 18706?
18706 public schools minority enrollment is 51% 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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