Public schools in Scranton, PA
17 open public schools with an address in Scranton, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,561
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Scranton public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Scranton, PA: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,561 students, an average of 562 per school. The largest campus is Scranton HS (1,815 students), and the largest elementary school is Isaac Tripp El Sch (710).
Scranton SD operates the most schools here (15), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Scranton
Elementary schools in Scranton
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Sumner #18 Scranton SD | PK–04 | 250 | 17.2:1 | |
| Frances Willard #32 Scranton SD | PK–04 | 345 | 14:1 | |
| Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS · Charter | KG–08 | 384 | 11.8:1 | |
| Isaac Tripp El Sch Scranton SD | KG–04 | 710 | 12.4:1 | |
| John Adams #4 Scranton SD | PK–04 | 214 | 11.4:1 | |
| John F. Kennedy #7 Scranton SD | KG–04 | 305 | 10.8:1 | |
| John G Whittier #2 Scranton SD | KG–04 | 442 | 13.4:1 | |
| McNichols Plaza Scranton SD | PK–04 | 317 | 13.1:1 | |
| Neil Armstrong #40 Scranton SD | KG–04 | 441 | 11.5:1 | |
| Robert Morris #27 Scranton SD | KG–04 | 206 | 12.6:1 | |
| William Prescott #38 Scranton SD | KG–04 | 204 | 13.4:1 |
Middle schools in Scranton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Intrmd Sch Scranton SD | 05–08 | 894 | 10.9:1 | |
| South Scranton Intrmd Sch Scranton SD | 05–08 | 798 | 12:1 | |
| West Scranton Intrmd Sch Scranton SD | 05–08 | 820 | 11.9:1 |
High schools in Scranton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 12 | 0.4:1 | |
| Scranton HS Scranton SD | 09–12 | 1,815 | 20.2:1 | |
| West Scranton HS Scranton SD | 09–12 | 1,404 | 13.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.5%
- Hispanic41.8%
- Black14.6%
- Asian5.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Scranton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,561 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Scranton
How many public schools are in Scranton, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Scranton: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 9,561 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Scranton?
Schools with an address in Scranton belong to 3 education agencies, led by Scranton SD (15 schools), Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County (1 school), Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Scranton?
Scranton HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Scranton, with 1,815 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Scranton?
Yes. 1 of the 17 public schools in Scranton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Scranton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Scranton public schools is 12.4:1, similar to the Pennsylvania school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Scranton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Pennsylvania cities