📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 12 Rated Districts in Luzerne County, PA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dallas School District | Dallas | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #2 | Crestwood School District | Mountain Top | 8/10 Good | 74th |
| #3 | Lake-Lehman School District | Lehman | 6/10 Average | 50th |
| #4 | Berwick Area School District | Berwick | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #5 | Wyoming Area School District | Exeter | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #6 | Pittston Area School District | Pittston | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
| #7 | Northwest Area School District | Shickshinny | 2/10 Poor | 15th |
| #8 | Wilkes-Barre Area School District | Wilkes Barre | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
| #9 | Hanover Area School District | Hanover Township | 2/10 Poor | 10th |
| #10 | Greater Nanticoke Area School District | Nanticoke | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
| #11 | Hazleton Area School District | Hazle Twp | 1/10 Poor | 7th |
| #12 | Wyoming Valley West School District | Kingston | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
Best School Districts in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (2026)
This page lists the 12 public school districts headquartered in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using PSSA 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Pennsylvania, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Luzerne County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, the highest-rated is Dallas School District (Dallas), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 81st percentile of Pennsylvania districts on PSSA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (PSSA 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.