For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 581 students in Luzerne County, PA.
The top ranked public charter school in Luzerne County, PA is Bear Creek Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Luzerne County, PA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in Luzerne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Charter Schools in Luzerne County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Creek Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Charter School Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 820-4070
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 820-4070
Gr: K-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Luzerne County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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%
611 Walnut St
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 654-0503
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 654-0503
Gr: K | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
281 S Mountain Blvd
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Gr: 9-12 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
281 S Mountain Blvd
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Gr: 7-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
341 Carey Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7145
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7145
Gr: 7-12 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
600 East Union Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Gr: 6-7 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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%
513 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Gr: 2 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
80 N Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 826-7111
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 826-7111
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
25 Robert St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-3740
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-3740
Gr: K-1 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Outlet Road
Lehman, PA 18627
(570) 675-2165
Lehman, PA 18627
(570) 675-2165
Gr: 7-8 | 370 students
165 West Main St
Plymouth, PA 18651
(570) 779-9529
Plymouth, PA 18651
(570) 779-9529
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
230 Pringle St
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-5338
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-5338
Gr: K-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
635 Sutton Creek Road
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 388-6527
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 388-6527
Gr: K-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Youth Forestry Camp #2 (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Hickory Run State Park
White Haven, PA 18661
(570) 443-9524
White Haven, PA 18661
(570) 443-9524
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Luzerne County, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Luzerne County, PA include Bear Creek Community Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Luzerne County?
1 public charter schools are located in Luzerne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Luzerne County?
Luzerne County public charter schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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