Best Public Schools in Zip Code 18433

Summary:

The 18433 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 1 junior/senior high school, all part of the Lakeland School District. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with Lakeland Elementary School - Scott Campus and Lakeland Junior/Senior High School standing out as the strongest performers in the area.

Lakeland Elementary School - Scott Campus consistently ranks higher than the other elementary school, with strong academic performance in PSSA Math and English Language Arts. In contrast, Lakeland Elementary School - Mayfield Campus has a significantly higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a more economically disadvantaged student population. At the high school level, Lakeland Junior/Senior High School has seen a remarkable improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 495th out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools in 2022-2023 to 134th out of 681 in 2024-2025.

The data highlights the importance of considering contextual factors, such as free/reduced lunch rates and student-teacher ratios, when analyzing school performance. These factors can significantly impact a school's ability to support student learning and achievement. Overall, the 18433 zip code area offers a mix of educational opportunities, with some standout schools and others facing challenges, underscoring the need for targeted interventions to address disparities in academic achievement.

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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
Lakeland Elementary School - Scott Campus	Public	K-6	1333 Lakeland Dr	Scott Township	18433	Lackawanna County	Lakeland School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 254-9485	432	30	14.2	39.4%	405 (93.8%)	3 (0.7%)	15 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	73.3	416^th of 1511 public elementary schools	72.5%		70.6	472^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	69.1%	56				67.8	68.3	60.6	50.0			61.6	46.5	61.7	53.5	65.0			56.6	$15,367	$85	$15,282
Lakeland Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1355 Lakeland Dr	Scott Township	18433	Lackawanna County	Lakeland School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 254-9485	623	48	12.9	43.3%	562 (90.2%)	17 (2.7%)	30 (4.8%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	78.7	134^th of 681 public high schools	80.3%		62.4	266^th of 686 public high schools	61.2%	132	51.5	68.3	77.0					46.2	10.6	28.1					56.1	49.0	52.4	$16,521	$254	$16,268
Lakeland Elementary School - Mayfield Campus	Public	K-6	501 Linden St	Mayfield	18433	Lackawanna County	Lakeland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 254-9485	268	23	11.9	65.7%	224 (83.6%)	6 (2.2%)	23 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.6%)	54.6	755^th of 1511 public elementary schools	50.0%		37.1	1040^th of 1526 public elementary schools	31.8%	285				47.8	32.5	52.8	53.1			46.1	50.0	37.5	52.8	65.6			50.7	$18,134	$1,690	$16,444

Cities Near Zip Code 18433

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Mayfield	0.85 mi	1	447^th
Archbald	2.23 mi	3	372^nd
Carbondale	2.78 mi	2	694^th
Scott Township	3.69 mi	2	222^nd
Peckville	4.4 mi	1

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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.