| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Heights School District | Clarks Summit | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 3,474 | 6 | K–12 | 2 |
| North Pocono School District | Gouldsboro | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 2,874 | 5 | K–12 | 2 |
| Lakeland School District | Jermyn | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 1,377 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Lackawanna Trail School District | Dalton | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 956 | 2 | K–12 | 3 |
| Dunmore School District | Scranton | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 1,460 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Riverside School District | Moosic | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 1,549 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Old Forge School District | Old Forge | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 949 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Valley View School District | Archbald | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 2,390 | 4 | K–12 | 3 |
| Mid Valley School District | Scranton | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 1,878 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Scranton School District | Scranton | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 9,262 | 15 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Carbondale Area School District | Carbondale | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 1,553 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Lackawanna County compares
Together they enroll 27,722 students across 46 schools. The largest is Scranton School District with 9,262 students. Districts here average 4.4/10, below the Pennsylvania average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Lackawanna County has 11 public school districts covering 24 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lackawanna County is Abington Heights School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lackawanna County, PA?
11 school districts serve zip codes in Lackawanna County, PA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lackawanna County, PA?
Of the districts serving Lackawanna County, Abington Heights School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 85th percentile among Pennsylvania school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Pennsylvania reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Pennsylvania only, never across state lines.