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4 schools in Pittston Area SD

Pennsylvania · 3,247 students · 1 city

4 public schools operate under Pittston Area SD, with roughly 3,247 K-12 students enrolled (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in Pittston Area SD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,247
+88 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Pittston Area SD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn PennsylvaniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
42.2%#308 of 356N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
3,247#140 of 479#2,987 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#270 of 479N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
16.6:1#472 of 478#6,893 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
54.0%#145 of 398#3,592 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
46.2%#120 of 378#3,397 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Pittston Area SD

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 3,302 to 3,247 students (down 2%) and from 181 to 196 full-time teachers (up 8%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Pittston Area SHSPittstonHigh09-121,055
Pittston Area MSPittstonMiddle06-08761
Pittston City Intrmd CtrPittstonElementary03-05730
Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary CtrPittstonElementaryPK-02701

About Pittston Area SD

Pittston Area SD is a sparse Pennsylvania school district running 4 schools with combined enrollment near 3,247.

In terms of grade levels, Pittston Area SD is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Pittston Area SD runs about 812 students per school, 43% higher than the state mean of roughly 569.

Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 3%: 3,159 students in SY 2020-21 versus 3,247 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Pittston Area SD discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Pittston Area SD?
Pittston Area SD operates 4 public K-12 schools in Pennsylvania, serving approximately 3,247 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Pittston Area SD?
Pittston Area SD includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Pittston Area SD?
Pittston Area SHS is the largest public school in Pittston Area SD by enrollment, with approximately 1,055 students.
What grade levels does Pittston Area SD serve?
Pittston Area SD serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.