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Luzerne County Public Schools

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

64

public schools

Total Enrollment

43,617

students

School Districts

16

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Luzerne 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.

District shape

Luzerne County has 16 district entries. Hazleton Area SD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 11 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 28 listed communities. Hanover Township has the most listed schools, with 5 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 37 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 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

14 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

64

in Luzerne County

Reported Enrollment

43,617

64 schools reporting

School Districts

16

districts

Charter Schools

1

2% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary37
Middle11
High15
Other1

16 School Districts in Luzerne County

Hazleton Area SD

11 schools
12,187 students

Wilkes-Barre Area SD

10 schools
7,777 students

Wyoming Valley West SD

6 schools
4,928 students

Pittston Area SD

4 schools
3,099 students

Crestwood SD

3 schools
2,827 students

Berwick Area SD

5 schools
2,664 students

Dallas SD

4 schools
2,449 students

Greater Nanticoke Area SD

4 schools
2,271 students

Hanover Area SD

5 schools
2,076 students

Wyoming Area SD

4 schools
2,033 students

64 Public Schools in Luzerne County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 14 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 64 matching schools

Hazleton Area HS

Hazleton Area SD

Hazle Township, 18202 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High3,795 students

Wilkes-Barre Area HS

Wilkes-Barre Area SD

Plains, 18705 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,293 students

Crestwood Secondary Campus

Crestwood SD

Mountain Top, 18707 / Rural: Fringe

Profile7–12High1,419 students

Wyoming Valley West SHS

Wyoming Valley West SD

Plymouth, 18651 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,357 students

State El Ctr

Wyoming Valley West SD

Larksville, 18704 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–5Primary1,353 students

Wyoming Valley West MS

Wyoming Valley West SD

Kingston, 18704 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,191 students

Heights Terrace El/MS

Hazleton Area SD

Hazleton, 18201 / Suburb: Small

ProfileKG–8Primary1,138 students

G A R MS

Wilkes-Barre Area SD

Wilkes-Barre, 18702 / City: Small

Profile6–8Middle1,026 students

Pittston Area SHS

Pittston Area SD

Pittston, 18640 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,022 students

Maple Manor El/MS

Hazleton Area SD

Hazle Township, 18202 / Suburb: Small

Profile3–8Middle999 students

Pittston Area MS

Pittston Area SD

Pittston, 18640 / Suburb: Large

Profile5–8Middle964 students

Wyoming Area Sec Ctr

Wyoming Area SD

Exeter, 18643 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–12High953 students

Freeland El/MS

Hazleton Area SD

Freeland, 18224 / Suburb: Small

ProfileKG–8Primary951 students

West Hazleton El/MS

Hazleton Area SD

West Hazleton, 18202 / Suburb: Small

ProfileKG–8Primary949 students

Hanover Area JSHS

Hanover Area SD

Hanover Township, 18706 / Suburb: Large

Listed only7–12High930 students

Dr David W Kistler El Sch

Wilkes-Barre Area SD

Wilkes Barre, 18702 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary916 students

Valley El/MS

Hazleton Area SD

Sugarloaf, 18249 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–8Primary911 students

Hazleton El/MS

Hazleton Area SD

Hazleton, 18201 / Suburb: Small

Listed only3–8Middle879 students

Berwick Area MS

Berwick Area SD

Berwick, 18603 / Suburb: Small

Listed only5–8Middle844 students

Heights/Murray El Sch

Wilkes-Barre Area SD

Wilkes Barre, 18702 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary837 students

Luzerne County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Luzerne 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 Luzerne County public school directory?

The directory lists 64 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 Luzerne 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 Luzerne 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 Luzerne County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 14 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 Luzerne County?

Start with the 16 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 Luzerne 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.

← Back to Luzerne County Education OverviewCounty school score: 55/100

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.