For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 9,382 students in Hazleton, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 432 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Hazleton, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hazleton, PA are Hazleton Area Career Center, Hazleton Area High School and Heights Terrace El/ms. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazleton, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Hazleton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Hazleton, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hazleton Area Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1451 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #22.
Hazleton Area High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Gr: 9-12 | 4,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Heights Terrace El/ms
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
275 Mill St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Gr: K-8 | 1,236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
West Hazleton El/ms
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 North St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3111
Gr: K-8 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Maple Manor El/ms
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W 22nd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Gr: 3-8 | 1,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Hazleton El/ms
(Math: 5% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 North Wyoming St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Gr: 3-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
424 East 9th St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Gr: K-2 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
1400 W 23rd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Gr: PK-2 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hazleton, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hazleton, PA include Hazleton Area Career Center, Hazleton Area High School and Heights Terrace El/ms.
How many public schools are located in Hazleton?
8 public schools are located in Hazleton.
What percentage of students in Hazleton go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Hazleton are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hazleton?
Hazleton public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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