School District · Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre Area School District
📍 Wilkes Barre, PA · Luzerne County · NCES LEAID 4226300
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
730 S Main St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
4226300
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Wilkes-Barre Area School District4 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Wilkes-Barre Area School District?▼
Wilkes-Barre Area School District serves 4 zip codes: 18602, 18701, 18702, 18705. 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 Wilkes-Barre Area School District rated?▼
Wilkes-Barre Area School District has an overall rating of 1 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 3rd percentile among Pennsylvania school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Pennsylvania only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Wilkes-Barre Area School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 7,820 students across 10 schools for Wilkes-Barre Area School District.
What grades does Wilkes-Barre Area School District serve?▼
Wilkes-Barre Area School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Wilkes-Barre Area School District?▼
You can reach Wilkes-Barre Area School District by phone at (570)826-7111 or by mail at 730 S Main St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Wilkes-Barre Area School District
Wilkes-Barre Area School District is a public school district serving 4 zip codes in Pennsylvania, primarily in Luzerne County. It carries an overall rating of 1/10 (Poor), the 3rd 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)826-7111 before making a housing decision.