For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 5,119 students in Hazleton, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hazleton, PA are Heights Terrace El/ms, West Hazleton El/ms and Maple Manor El/ms. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazleton, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hazleton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hazleton, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,209 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
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 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
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 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
424 East 9th St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Gr: K-2 | 454 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 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Hazleton, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East Fourth St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Gr: PK-1 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
1400 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3186
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3186
Gr: K-6 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hazleton, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hazleton, PA include Heights Terrace El/ms, West Hazleton El/ms and Maple Manor El/ms.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hazleton?
6 public elementary schools are located in Hazleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazleton?
Hazleton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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