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GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Wilkes-Barre's rating is based on its public schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Top-Rated Wilkes-Barre Public Schools

 
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Bear Creek Community Charter SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
James M Coughlin Junior/Senior High SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Dodson Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Dr David W Kistler Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Elmer L Meyers Junior/Senior High SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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What's it like to live in Wilkes-Barre?

Wilkes-BarrePennsylvaniaU.S.
Median household income $30,437 $47,086 $49,199
Median home price $84,590 $200,583 $248,670
Cost of living (% of national avg)82% 94% 100%
Unemployment 7% 5% 5%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)523
Days per year with some sun: 177
Days per year with some precipitation: 124		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 41,069

Recent Parent Reviews

Elmer L Meyers Junior/Senior High School

5 days ago

becaues that is the best school ever and the teachers are nice and the food is good

Daniel J Flood Elementary School

8 days ago

I am very dissatisfied with this school. My son is in 1st grade. The bus ride home ha...

Little People Day School

5 out of 5 stars
9 days ago

Excellent school with teachers who really care about their students. My daughter attend...

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