Best Public Schools in Zip Code 18472

Summary:

In the 18472 zip code, there is one standout elementary school, Robert D Wilson Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Western Wayne School District. With a total enrollment of 327 students, this school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on PSSA assessments in Math and English Language Arts, showcasing its academic excellence.

Robert D Wilson Elementary School's strong performance extends beyond core subjects, with an impressive 81% of students proficient or better in PSSA Science, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's favorable student-teacher ratio of 12:1 and high spending per student of $31,843 likely contribute to its academic success, providing additional resources and support for students. Despite serving a diverse population, with over 55% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school continues to excel, demonstrating its ability to address the needs of students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

While the school's performance is consistently strong, a slight dip in its SchoolDigger ranking from 2023-2024 to 2024-2025 (419 to 524) suggests there may be room for continued improvement and refinement of instructional practices. Overall, Robert D Wilson Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution that is effectively supporting student learning and achievement in the 18472 zip code.

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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/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	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Robert D Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	74 Belmont St	Waymart	18472	Wayne County	Western Wayne School District	No	No	No	Yes	(800) 321-9973	345	29	11.7	52.2%	306 (88.7%)	3 (0.9%)	18 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.2%)	67.3	524^th of 1511 public elementary schools	65.3%		74	419^th of 1526 public elementary schools	72.5%	105	65.2	68.5	53.9	63.3	60.9	53.7	38.4	51.7	$30,147	$837	$29,310

Cities Near Zip Code 18472

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Waymart	0.68 mi	1	284^th
Simpson	4.02 mi	1
Forest City	5.33 mi	2	441^st
Carbondale	5.43 mi	2	694^th
Lake Ariel	6.27 mi	4	326^th

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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.

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