For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,902 students in Honesdale, PA (there are , serving 172 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Honesdale, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Honesdale, PA are Honesdale High School, Wayne Highlands Middle School and Lakeside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Honesdale, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Honesdale have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Honesdale, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Honesdale High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
459 Terrace St
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-2046
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-2046
Grades: 9-12
| 692 students
Rank: #22.
Wayne Highlands Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
482 Grove St
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-5900
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
129 Lakeside Dr
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-6820
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-6820
Grades: 3-5
| 414 students
Rank: n/an/a
123 Abc Drive
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-3010
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-3010
Grades: PK-2
| 399 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Honesdale, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Honesdale, PA include Honesdale High School, Wayne Highlands Middle School and Lakeside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Honesdale?
4 public schools are located in Honesdale.
What percentage of students in Honesdale go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Honesdale are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Honesdale?
Honesdale public schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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