| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Highlands School District | Beach Lake | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 2,360 | 6 | PK–12 | 11 |
| Western Wayne School District | Lake Ariel | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 1,778 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Wallenpaupack Area School District | Lakeville | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 2,796 | 5 | K–12 | 4 |
| Forest City Regional School District | Pleasant Mount | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 761 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Susquehanna Community School District | Starrucca | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 783 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Wayne County compares
Together they enroll 8,478 students across 19 schools. The largest is Wallenpaupack Area School District with 2,796 students. Districts here average 5.4/10, below the Pennsylvania average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Wayne County has 5 public school districts covering 21 zip codes. The top-rated district in Wayne County is Wayne Highlands 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 Wayne County, PA?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Wayne 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 Wayne County, PA?
Of the districts serving Wayne County, Wayne Highlands School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 87th 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.