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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 18472

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345

Students

Top rankedRobert D Wilson Elementary School524^th of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools

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Summary:

The 18472 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Robert D Wilson Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania. This Western Wayne School District school boasts impressive academic achievements, with proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science that exceed both district and state averages.

Robert D Wilson Elementary School's strong performance is evident across multiple metrics. The school ranks 419 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools, placing it in the top half of the state. Its student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is notably low, likely contributing to the school's ability to provide individualized attention and support. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $31,843 suggests a significant investment in resources to support student learning.

Despite serving a diverse student population, with over 55% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Robert D Wilson Elementary School continues to excel academically. This achievement underscores the school's effectiveness in meeting the needs of students from various socioeconomic backgrounds and its commitment to providing a high-quality education for all.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)				PSSA English Language Arts (2025)				Vaccination (2025-26)		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 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	Vaccination: Kindergartners with 2 doses of MMR	Vaccination: Exemption rate	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	55.0%	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	89.1%		$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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