| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas School District | Dallas | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 2,449 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Crestwood School District | White Haven | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 2,840 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Lake-Lehman School District | Harveys Lake | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 1,573 | 4 | K–12 | 4 |
| Berwick Area School District | Nescopeck | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 2,665 | 5 | K–12 | 2 |
| Wyoming Area School District | Pittston | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 2,033 | 4 | K–12 | 2 |
| Pittston Area School District | Pittston | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 3,101 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Northwest Area School District | Hunlock Creek | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 906 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Wilkes-Barre Area School District | Bear Creek | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 7,820 | 10 | K–12 | 4 |
| Hanover Area School District | Wilkes Barre | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 2,104 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Greater Nanticoke Area School District | Glen Lyon | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 2,301 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Hazleton Area School District | Hazleton | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 12,243 | 11 | PK–12 | 14 |
| Wyoming Valley West School District | Plymouth | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 4,972 | 6 | K–12 | 3 |
How Luzerne County compares
Together they enroll 45,007 students across 63 schools. The largest is Hazleton Area School District with 12,243 students. Districts here average 3.5/10, below the Pennsylvania average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Luzerne County has 12 public school districts covering 41 zip codes. The top-rated district in Luzerne County is Dallas 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 Luzerne County, PA?
12 school districts serve zip codes in Luzerne 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 Luzerne County, PA?
Of the districts serving Luzerne County, Dallas School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 81st 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.