Lackawanna County Public Schools
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
47
public schools
Total Enrollment
27,087
students
School Districts
13
districts
How to use the Lackawanna County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Pennsylvania; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Lackawanna County has 13 district entries. Scranton SD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 15 schools.
School records are spread across 18 listed communities. Scranton has the most listed schools, with 17 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 28 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
6 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
47
in Lackawanna County
Reported Enrollment
27,087
47 schools reporting
School Districts
13
districts
Charter Schools
2
4% of total
School Level Breakdown
13 School Districts in Lackawanna County
Scranton SD
Abington Heights SD
North Pocono SD
Valley View SD
Mid Valley SD
Carbondale Area SD
Riverside SD
Dunmore SD
Lakeland SD
Old Forge SD
47 Public Schools in Lackawanna County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 47 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton HS | Profile | Scranton SD | Scranton, 18510City: Small | 7–12 | High | 1,710 |
| West Scranton HS | Profile | Scranton SD | Scranton, 18504City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,401 |
| Abington Heights HS | Profile | Abington Heights SD | Clarks Summit, 18411Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,127 |
| Abington Heights MS | Profile | Abington Heights SD | Clarks Summit, 18411Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 1,097 |
| Mid Valley El Ctr | Profile | Mid Valley SD | Throop, 18512Suburb: Large | KG–6 | Primary | 1,046 |
| Northeast Intrmd Sch | Profile | Scranton SD | Scranton, 18510City: Small | 5–8 | Middle | 965 |
| North Pocono HS | Listed only | North Pocono SD | Covington Twp, 18444Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 905 |
| West Scranton Intrmd Sch | Listed only | Scranton SD | Scranton, 18504City: Small | 5–8 | Middle | 862 |
| Mid Valley Secondary Center | Listed only | Mid Valley SD | Throop, 18512Suburb: Large | 7–12 | High | 811 |
| South Scranton Intrmd Sch | Listed only | Scranton SD | Scranton, 18505City: Small | 5–8 | Middle | 790 |
| Dunmore El Ctr | Listed only | Dunmore SD | Dunmore, 18512Suburb: Large | KG–6 | Primary | 786 |
| Carbondale Area JSHS | Listed only | Carbondale Area SD | Carbondale, 18407Suburb: Large | 7–12 | High | 778 |
| Carbondale El Sch | Listed only | Carbondale Area SD | Carbondale, 18407Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 773 |
| Valley View HS | Listed only | Valley View SD | Archbald, 18403Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 761 |
| Riverside JSHS | Listed only | Riverside SD | Taylor, 18517Suburb: Large | 7–12 | High | 725 |
| Isaac Tripp El Sch | Listed only | Scranton SD | Scranton, 18504City: Small | KG–4 | Primary | 694 |
| Dunmore JSHS | Listed only | Dunmore SD | Dunmore, 18512Suburb: Large | 7–12 | High | 668 |
| North Pocono MS | Listed only | North Pocono SD | Moscow, 18444Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 665 |
| Lakeland JSHS | Listed only | Lakeland SD | Scott Township, 18433Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 658 |
| Moscow El Sch | Listed only | North Pocono SD | Moscow, 18444Rural: Fringe | KG–3 | Primary | 591 |
Scranton HS
Scranton SD
Scranton, 18510 / City: Small
West Scranton HS
Scranton SD
Scranton, 18504 / City: Small
Abington Heights HS
Abington Heights SD
Clarks Summit, 18411 / Rural: Fringe
Abington Heights MS
Abington Heights SD
Clarks Summit, 18411 / Rural: Fringe
Mid Valley El Ctr
Mid Valley SD
Throop, 18512 / Suburb: Large
Northeast Intrmd Sch
Scranton SD
Scranton, 18510 / City: Small
North Pocono HS
North Pocono SD
Covington Twp, 18444 / Rural: Fringe
West Scranton Intrmd Sch
Scranton SD
Scranton, 18504 / City: Small
Mid Valley Secondary Center
Mid Valley SD
Throop, 18512 / Suburb: Large
South Scranton Intrmd Sch
Scranton SD
Scranton, 18505 / City: Small
Dunmore El Ctr
Dunmore SD
Dunmore, 18512 / Suburb: Large
Carbondale Area JSHS
Carbondale Area SD
Carbondale, 18407 / Suburb: Large
Carbondale El Sch
Carbondale Area SD
Carbondale, 18407 / Suburb: Large
Valley View HS
Valley View SD
Archbald, 18403 / Rural: Fringe
Riverside JSHS
Riverside SD
Taylor, 18517 / Suburb: Large
Isaac Tripp El Sch
Scranton SD
Scranton, 18504 / City: Small
Dunmore JSHS
Dunmore SD
Dunmore, 18512 / Suburb: Large
North Pocono MS
North Pocono SD
Moscow, 18444 / Rural: Fringe
Lakeland JSHS
Lakeland SD
Scott Township, 18433 / Rural: Fringe
Moscow El Sch
North Pocono SD
Moscow, 18444 / Rural: Fringe
Lackawanna County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Lackawanna County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Pennsylvania. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Lackawanna County public school directory?
The directory lists 47 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Lackawanna County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Lackawanna County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Lackawanna County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 6 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Lackawanna County?
Start with the 13 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Lackawanna County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.