For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 378 students in East Smithfield, PA.
The top ranked public school in East Smithfield, PA is Sru Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Smithfield, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in East Smithfield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in East Smithfield, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sru Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Church Street
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-3171
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-3171
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
East Smithfield, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Churrch St
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-4244
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-4244
Grades: K-5
| 101 students
Church St
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-3171
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-3171
Grades: 6-7
| 380 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in East Smithfield, PA?
The top ranked public schools in East Smithfield, PA include Sru Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in East Smithfield?
1 public schools are located in East Smithfield.
What is the racial composition of students in East Smithfield?
East Smithfield public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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