School District · Pennsylvania
Northwest Area School District
📍 Hunlock Creek, PA · Luzerne County · NCES LEAID 4217790
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
243 Thorne Hill Rd, Shickshinny, PA 18655
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
4217790
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Northwest Area School District3 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Northwest Area School District?▼
Northwest Area School District serves 3 zip codes: 18621, 18622, 18655. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Northwest Area School District rated?▼
Northwest Area School District has an overall rating of 3 out of 10 (Below Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 25th percentile among Pennsylvania school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Pennsylvania only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Northwest Area School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 906 students across 3 schools for Northwest Area School District.
What grades does Northwest Area School District serve?▼
Northwest Area School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Northwest Area School District?▼
You can reach Northwest Area School District by phone at (570)542-4126 or by mail at 243 Thorne Hill Rd, Shickshinny, PA 18655. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Northwest Area School District
Northwest Area School District is a public school district serving 3 zip codes in Pennsylvania, primarily in Luzerne County. It carries an overall rating of 3/10 (Below Average), the 25th percentile among Pennsylvania districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Pennsylvania districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (570)542-4126 before making a housing decision.