2024 Best School Districts in the Scranton Area

• Clarks Summit, PA•

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  75 reviews

Senior: There are many teachers throughout the whole Abington Heights School District that are phenomenal. Just like every school, there are flaws both academically and physically. Overall, AHSD is an average high school just like any other.... Read 75 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 6

• Students 3,402

• Moscow, PA•

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  48 reviews

Junior: Wonderful resources! Dedicated teachers help students attain their highest academic potentials to prepare them for modern society. The plethora of extracurricular activities and intellectual competitions enriches students' learning. Thanks to the consistent commitment of teachers, administration, board officials, and community members, the North Pocono School District has created the positive atmosphere necessary for the highest level of excellence.... Read 48 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 5

• Students 2,871

• Dallas, PA•

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  37 reviews

Senior: I liked my education at Dallas because of the teachers. They made learning fun and were always willing to help you. Dallas has a great sports program with coaches who work with you and guide you. The teachers and coaches show interest in you, both sides support learning and socialization. The spirit Dallas has in enthusiastic. We are one community and one family, we are Dallas strong. One thing I would change is helping students prepare for college. They should have a class that encourages and shows us how to apply for college , where to find scholarships, and help us with out interest to see what field best would fit us.... Read 37 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 4

• Students 2,452

• Taylor, PA•

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  24 reviews

Senior: Good relationship with teachers who really care about my preparation to be successful beyond high school. Very happy with the opportunities to participate in clubs and sports. Small school, but big on making everyone feel school pride as part of the Viking family. My advanced, honors and AP classes were challenging, but I always felt supported by the Riverside teachers who teach higher level classes. My elective courses were where I feel Riverside is trying to improve the selections they offer so that students have choices that help balance their schedule with some easier courses while still being supportive of post high school goals... Read 24 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 3

• Students 1,514

• Mountain Top, PA•

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  70 reviews

Alum: The Crestwood school district provided an excellent education to its students. There were classes for every individual with a variety of interests. Academics came first, but our athletics were superb as well. Crestwood allowed students to learn, grow, and be themselves. I would not be where I am today without the amazing education I received from Crestwood school district.... Read 70 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 3

• Students 2,811

• Kingston, PA•

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  Rating 3.29 out of 5  41 reviews

Junior: Personally, I believe the Wyoming Valley West School District has a similar impact on a majority of the students that attend. From elementary school, to walking the stage at graduation, you have spent the last 12 years growing up with your best friends, brought to you by the shared bond of attending WvW.... Read 41 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 7

• Students 4,811

• Dunmore, PA•

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  9 reviews

Alum: Attended this school district from K-12. The teachers, generally, were very good. However, the school could do with preparing kids for college more, and having better course offerings in the future. Very few elective choices, only two languages, and if you didn't play sports there wasn't much you could get involved with to connect with others. Overall, a safe school district and area.... Read 9 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 2

• Students 1,437

• Archbald, PA•

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  Rating 3.68 out of 5  28 reviews

Senior: My experience has been excellent at Valley View School District. I have been at this school since kindergarten. Throughout the years my love for this school has grown stronger. The best part about my experience were the Science teachers and English teachers. They exceeded my expectations. That is the type of education Valley View offers to its students. Although, the worst part are the Math teachers. They didn't prepare me for what I was going to learn in the upcoming year. I felt very unprepared and this led me to feel lost in the beginning of each semester. I would like to see improvement in this area as the years pass by.... Read 28 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 4

• Students 2,370

• Factoryville, PA•

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  Rating 3.45 out of 5  11 reviews

Senior: A small town school surrounded by not much other than trees and cows. Who would have thought some of the best friendships I will ever make would come from this little school in the depths of Pennsylvania. Being in a graduating class made up of 76 students is something most people would look at as way to small. Over the last 13 years I have formed a personal bond with nearly every student I graduated with and can confidently say we were more like a family then a “class.” I was also an athlete having played football, baseball and basketball. Watching the way our small community rallied together around every sports team is truly something that changes the way live your life. It’s not always about the being the biggest or smartest or most expensive school. Sometimes strength in unity and strength in family overcomes everything. I would not trade my 13 years at Lackawanna Trail Junior Senior Highschool for anything.... Read 11 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 2

• Students 965

• Scranton, PA•

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  Rating 3.51 out of 5  39 reviews

Junior: My experience at West Scranton High School has been satisfactory. One of the positive things I have experienced is the teachers. I have met many teachers who have helped me through the school year. Another thing I like is that my school is an active member in helping out the community. In school, we have clubs such as the Red Cross Club and Community Service Club. These two clubs help out in the Scranton community by holding blood drives twice a year and even volunteering at different events year around. One of the negative aspects of West Scranton High is the food that is available in the cafeteria. I would like to see more change with the cleanliness and food quality. I believe it is great that they offer free breakfast and lunch to all students. However, many times either me or a classmate had received food with mold on it or it looked stale. To conclude, I believe West Scranton High school has both pros and cons to it.... Read 39 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 15

• Students 9,273

• Old Forge, PA•

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  Rating 4.07 out of 5  14 reviews

Senior: The teachers are always really nice! The front Desk lady will help with any question you need. The only reason I gave the school a 4 Star is because they try to fit a lot off kids into a small class room and they have tiny lockers I can barely put my bag, coat, and lunch box in it.... Read 14 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 2

• Students 944

• Pittston, PA•

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  37 reviews

Senior: My teachers over the years treated me like family. I would often see them at my sporting events supporting me. This past year my team won the State Championship and we paraded through the elementary schools and many of my former teachers hugged me like I was still part of their class. You can’t get this at any school it has to be special.... Read 37 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 4

• Students 3,153

• Throop, PA•

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  Rating 3.58 out of 5  26 reviews

Alum: Transferring to Mid Valley prior to attending high school was one of the best decisions I have made for myself. There are various opportunities within the school regarding athletics, clubs, and extracurricular activities. Though the campus itself is on the smaller side, I enjoyed the compassion shown by teachers and staff members. Since this is a tight-knit area, the overall environment is very inviting.... Read 26 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 2

• Students 1,893

• Wilkes Barre, PA•

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  Rating 3.69 out of 5  45 reviews

Other: My time at Wilkes Barre Area High school was amazing ! I had previously attended Meyers High school but the building was unfortunately torn down and during my senior year, I attended WBA HS. The school and administration did a great job in helping students make the transition. All of my previous teachers were hired at this school so it was a great experience to have well qualified teachers prepare me for college.... Read 45 reviews

• grade C

• Total schools 9

• Students 7,395

• Scott Township, PA•

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  21 reviews

Alum: It’s been many years since I graduated, but the Faculty was always caring and looking out for each students interest. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to major in, so my counselor have me the opportunity to go and sit in some classes to see what I thought would interest me. This really helped a lot! I also liked the office personnel, they always helped a student when they needed a schedule change or answer to questions about the school or academics. They have changed somethings since I have graduated which I thought was great! The school is very large and it had grades 7-12 and the younger students use to either get lost or be scared to change classes due to so many students. They now have sectioned off the school into pods and it makes it easier for the students to find classes.... Read 21 reviews

• grade C

• Total schools 3

• Students 1,344

• Exeter, PA•

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  Rating 3.41 out of 5  22 reviews

Senior: Great extracurriculars, great teachers. Best environment for a child to thrive in, teachers truly care about students and their families. High school level students have plenty to be involved in, many opportunities available to flourish as an individual and excel at the next level.... Read 22 reviews

• grade C

• Total schools 4

• Students 2,057

• Hanover Township, PA•

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  Rating 3.14 out of 5  14 reviews

Alum: Hanover needs to change the way they hire teachers. They hire based off name and not education backwards. There have been more than enough qualified teachers that should have gotten her job but it was given to someone else because of their name. That makes the students lack in better education. Students need a more well rounded education from Hanover. They also better college readiness classes. Instead of taking unnecessary courses, students should take classes on college readiness, taxes, mortgages, etc. Information that everyone needs to know for the future. Hanover does not prepare their students for the real world. They just do the minimum required by them. Truly is a shame.... Read 14 reviews

• grade C

• Total schools 5

• Students 2,058

• Hazle Twp, PA•

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  Rating 3.53 out of 5  88 reviews

Junior: I specifically go to the STEM based school in the district, the Academy of Sciences. It is beautiful. The main high school may not have the best reputation, but the Academy building is gorgeous. We are far away from the main building and our school is run as a preparatory and hands on school. We believe in group work and teaching ourselves. We give a lot of freedom in which we get an assignment and can “flex out” or sit in the hallway lounges and work with other peers. Everyone sits in groups and you never feel like you don’t see people because you see them all the time. It’s a small school with around 125 of the district’s kids in a grade level. It’s a test in high school and we have four lab rooms with any equipment you could ever need. The teachers are super friendly and gym is real gym. No sport lessons, but workouts. We run in a block schedule and take four classes a semester for a total of eight a year. The food is excellent and is open all day!... Read 88 reviews

• grade C minus

• Total schools 11

• Students 11,974

• Carbondale, PA•

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  Rating 3.53 out of 5  19 reviews

Niche User: Great school! I loved going there! A really great experience. Amazing teachers and staff is very helpful. Everyone is so kind and everybody knows each other.... Read 19 reviews

• grade C minus

• Total schools 2

• Students 1,454

• Nanticoke, PA•

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  Rating 3.35 out of 5  34 reviews

Junior: My academic experience was not bad but conquering my personal issues was no easy task. Especially as someone who is highly introverted and dislikes being in social situations. When it comes to GNA, however, there isn't anything to complain about.... Read 34 reviews

• grade C minus

• Total schools 4

• Students 2,265