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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 18403

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Schools

1,860

Students

Top rankedValley View High School100^th of 681 Pennsylvania high schools

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Biggest riser

Valley View Middle School up 28 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 18403 zip code area is home to 3 schools that are part of the Valley View School District: 1 high school, 1 middle school, and 1 elementary school. Overall, the data shows a mix of strong and struggling academic performance across the schools, with the Valley View High School standing out as a top performer in the region.

The Valley View High School consistently ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania high schools, with a 4-star rating and strong academic results on the Keystone Exams. In contrast, the Valley View Middle School struggles with PSSA Math performance, falling well below the state average. The Valley View Intrmd School (Elementary) has mixed results, performing better in English Language Arts than in Math on the PSSA exams.

Across the schools, there is a significant population of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.37% at the high school to 45.83% at the elementary school. This suggests the district may need to explore targeted programs or additional resources to support these students and ensure equitable access to educational opportunities. Overall, the data provides a nuanced view of the schools in the 18403 zip code area, highlighting both areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	PSSA Math (2025)							PSSA English Language Arts (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Valley View Intrmd School	Public	3-5	3 Columbus Dr	Archbald	18403	Lackawanna County	Valley View School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 876-2263	548	36	15.3	45.1%	467 (85.2%)	15 (2.7%)	46 (8.4%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.0%)	39.2	975^th of 1511 public elementary schools	35.5%		44.3	958^th of 1526 public elementary schools	37.2%	17				44.2	39.0	29.1				37.5	48.6	42.0	38.9				43.3	$15,786	$1,178	$14,608
Valley View High School	Public	9-12	1 Columbus Dr	Archbald	18403	Lackawanna County	Valley View School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 876-4110	747	52	14.4	37.8%	602 (80.6%)	33 (4.4%)	77 (10.3%)	14 (1.9%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.3%)	81.9	100^th of 681 public high schools	85.3%		78.3	127^th of 686 public high schools	81.5%	27	55.1	68.3	80.0															$17,564	$879	$16,685
Valley View Middle School	Public	6-8	1 Columbus Dr	Archbald	18403	Lackawanna County	Valley View School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 876-6461	565	43	13.2	44.4%	470 (83.2%)	17 (3.0%)	52 (9.2%)	14 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.6%)	49.4	439^th of 873 public middle schools	49.7%		49.7	467^th of 891 public middle schools	47.6%	28							19.2	29.0	20.5	22.7				45.9	59.2	50.3	51.4	$15,828	$266	$15,562

Cities Near Zip Code 18403

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Archbald	0.62 mi	3	372^nd
Peckville	1.49 mi	1
Throop	3.71 mi	2	451^st
Mayfield	3.76 mi	1	447^th
Scott Township	4.62 mi	2	222^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.