Schools in Wilkes-Barre Area SD, Pennsylvania (2025)
9 schools · 8,176 students · 9 public · median Enrollment 758.
Wilkes-Barre Area SD, in Pennsylvania, has 9 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 8,176 students. By level there are 5 elementary, 2 high, 2 middle; by sector 9 public.
The median Enrollment across Wilkes-Barre Area SD's schools is 758, above the Pennsylvania median of 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
9 of the 9 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy (59.2, top 50% of high schools nationally), followed by Solomon/Plains El Sch (42.3, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Dr David W Kistler El Sch (20.6, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Wilkes-Barre Area HS (2,569 students), G A R MS (1,101 students), Dr David W Kistler El Sch (961 students).
Schools are spread across 3 citys, with the most in Plains (4), Wilkes Barre (4), Wilkes-Barre (1).
Ranked schools in Wilkes-Barre Area SD
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Pennsylvania.
- 159Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM AcademyPlains · Public High75% Math proficiency · 93 students
- 242Solomon/Plains El SchPlains · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 718 students
- 321Dr David W Kistler El SchWilkes Barre · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 961 students
- 421Solomon/Plains MSPlains · Public Middle18% Math proficiency · 758 students
- 516Daniel J Flood El SchWilkes Barre · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 616 students
- 615Dodson El SchWilkes Barre · Public Elementary18% Math proficiency · 522 students
- 712G A R MSWilkes-Barre · Public Middle9% Math proficiency · 1,101 students
- 89Wilkes-Barre Area HSPlains · Public High96.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 2,569 students
- 98Heights/Murray El SchWilkes Barre · Public Elementary8% Math proficiency · 838 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy Plains · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 59.2 Top 50% | 75% Math proficiency | 93 |
| 2 | Solomon/Plains El Sch Plains · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 42.3 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 718 |
| 3 | Dr David W Kistler El Sch Wilkes Barre · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 20.6 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 961 |
| 4 | Solomon/Plains MS Plains · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 20.5 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 758 |
| 5 | Daniel J Flood El Sch Wilkes Barre · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 16.2 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 616 |
| 6 | Dodson El Sch Wilkes Barre · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 15.3 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 522 |
| 7 | G A R MS Wilkes-Barre · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 11.6 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 1,101 |
| 8 | Wilkes-Barre Area HS Plains · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 8.5 Lower 50% | 96.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 2,569 |
| 9 | Heights/Murray El Sch Wilkes Barre · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 8.0 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 838 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Wilkes-Barre Area SD?
Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy is the highest-ranked school in Wilkes-Barre Area SD with a Success Index (US) of 59.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Wilkes-Barre Area SD?
Wilkes-Barre Area SD has 9 schools (2 high, 5 elementary, 2 middle) educating 8,176 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Wilkes-Barre Area SD?
The median Enrollment across schools in Wilkes-Barre Area SD is 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.