Schools in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania (2025)
5 schools · 4,038 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 838.
Wilkes Barre, in Pennsylvania, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 4,038 students. By level there are 4 elementary, 1 middle; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across Wilkes Barre's schools is 838, above the Pennsylvania median of 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Dr David W Kistler El Sch (20.6, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Daniel J Flood El Sch (16.2, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Dodson El Sch (15.3, 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 G A R MS (1,101 students), Dr David W Kistler El Sch (961 students), Heights/Murray El Sch (838 students).
Ranked schools in Wilkes Barre
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Pennsylvania.
- 121Dr David W Kistler El SchWilkes Barre · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 961 students
- 216Daniel J Flood El SchWilkes Barre · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 616 students
- 315Dodson El SchWilkes Barre · Public Elementary18% Math proficiency · 522 students
- 412G A R MSWilkes-Barre · Public Middle9% Math proficiency · 1,101 students
- 58Heights/Murray El SchWilkes Barre · Public Elementary8% Math proficiency · 838 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr David W Kistler El Sch Wilkes Barre · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 20.6 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 961 |
| 2 | Daniel J Flood El Sch Wilkes Barre · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 16.2 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 616 |
| 3 | Dodson El Sch Wilkes Barre · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 15.3 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 522 |
| 4 | G A R MS Wilkes-Barre · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 11.6 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 1,101 |
| 5 | 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?
Dr David W Kistler El Sch is the highest-ranked school in Wilkes Barre with a Success Index (US) of 20.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Wilkes Barre?
Wilkes Barre has 5 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle) educating 4,038 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Wilkes Barre?
The median Enrollment across schools in Wilkes Barre is 838. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.