For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,571 students in Pittston, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pittston, PA are Pittston City Intrmd Center, Wyoming Area Intermediate Center and Pittston Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittston, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pittston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittston, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittston City Intrmd Center
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 New Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Grades: 2-4
| 702 students
Rank: #22.
Wyoming Area Intermediate Center
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Montgomery Avenue
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-1404
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-1404
Grades: 4-6
| 456 students
Rank: #33.
Pittston Area Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 New Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Grades: 5-8
| 959 students
Rank: n/an/a
210 Rock Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Grades: PK-1
| 454 students
Pittston, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
611 Walnut St
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 654-0503
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 654-0503
Grades: K
| 267 students
635 Sutton Creek Road
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 388-6527
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 388-6527
Grades: K-5
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pittston, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pittston, PA include Pittston City Intrmd Center, Wyoming Area Intermediate Center and Pittston Area Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pittston?
4 public elementary schools are located in Pittston.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittston?
Pittston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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