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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 18471

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At a glance

School

307

Students

5-star school

Top rankedWaverly School49^th of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools

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Waverly School up 171 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 18471 zip code is home to one exceptional elementary school, Waverly School, which serves students in grades K-4. This standout institution consistently ranks among the top 3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania, earning a prestigious 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waverly School's academic performance is truly remarkable, with students significantly outpacing their peers in the Abington Heights School District and the state of Pennsylvania as a whole. In the 2024-2025 school year, 88.1% of Waverly School students scored proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to just 60% for the district and 41.7% for the state. Similarly, 79% of Waverly School students scored proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, surpassing the district's 61.8% and the state's 48.5%. This trend of excellence extends across grade levels and subject areas, with Waverly School's 3rd, 4th, and 4th grade students consistently outperforming their peers.

Beyond its academic prowess, Waverly School also stands out for its demographic and financial profile. The school has a low free/reduced lunch rate of just 4.18%, indicating a relatively affluent student population. Additionally, Waverly School spends $16,165 per student, which is higher than the state average, and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.4, slightly lower than the state average. These factors suggest the school is well-resourced and able to provide a high-quality educational experience for its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				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/reduced lunch (2023-24)	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	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waverly School	Public	K-4	103 Waverly Rd	Waverly	18471	Lackawanna County	Abington Heights School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 585-6300	307	18	16.8	4.2%	272 (88.6%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.9%)	17 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	93.9	49^th of 1511 public elementary schools	96.8%		83.4	220^th of 1526 public elementary schools	85.6%	171	90.0	86.0	88.1	82.9	74.6	79.0	$16,960	$456	$16,505

Cities Near Zip Code 18471

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Waverly	0.39 mi	1	17^th
Clarks Summit	2.39 mi	4	92^nd
Chinchilla	3.4 mi	1	164^th
Factoryville	5.25 mi	2	309^th
Scott Township	5.48 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.