For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,455 students in Swiftwater, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Swiftwater, PA are Swiftwater El Center, Pocono Mountain East Junior High School and Pocono Mountain East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swiftwater, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Swiftwater have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 Swiftwater, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swiftwater El Center
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 Academic Drive
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Gr: K-3 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Pocono Mountain East Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Center Court
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Gr: 7-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Pocono Mountain East High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
231 Pocono Mountain School Roa
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Swiftwater Interm School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 Campus Drive
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Gr: 4-6 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Swiftwater, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Swiftwater, PA include Swiftwater El Center, Pocono Mountain East Junior High School and Pocono Mountain East High School.
How many public schools are located in Swiftwater?
4 public schools are located in Swiftwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Swiftwater?
Swiftwater public schools minority enrollment is 49% 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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