For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 985 students in 18640, PA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 18640, PA is Pittston Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 18640 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 18640, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18640, PA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittston Area Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 New Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Gr: 5-8 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Secure Treatment Unit
Alternative School
701 Sathers Dr
Pittston, PA 18640
(555) 555-5555
Pittston, PA 18640
(555) 555-5555
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 18640, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 18640, PA include Pittston Area Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 18640?
2 public middle schools are located in 18640.
What is the racial composition of students in 18640?
18640 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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