For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,249 students in Nanticoke, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Nanticoke, PA are Greater Nanticoke Area Sr. High School, Greater Nanticoke Area Educational Center and Gna El Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nanticoke, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Nanticoke have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Nanticoke, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greater Nanticoke Area Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-7781
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-7781
Gr: 9-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Greater Nanticoke Area Educational Center
(Math: 12% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Union St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Gr: 6-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Gna El Center
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Kosciuszko Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-1320
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-1320
Gr: 3-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
513 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Gr: PK-2 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Nanticoke, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Nanticoke, PA include Greater Nanticoke Area Sr. High School, Greater Nanticoke Area Educational Center and Gna El Center.
How many public schools are located in Nanticoke?
4 public schools are located in Nanticoke.
What is the racial composition of students in Nanticoke?
Nanticoke public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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