For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,602 students in Carbondale, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 253 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Carbondale, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Carbondale, PA are Fell Charter School, Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School and Carbondale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbondale, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Carbondale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Carbondale, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fell Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 Main Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Gr: K-9 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Brooklyn Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-4500
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-4500
Gr: 7-12 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Carbondale Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
103 Brooklyn St
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5656
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5656
Gr: PK-6 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carbondale, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Carbondale, PA include Fell Charter School, Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School and Carbondale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carbondale?
3 public schools are located in Carbondale.
What percentage of students in Carbondale go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Carbondale are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale?
Carbondale public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Carbondale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Carbondale include: Fell Charter School vs. Carbondale Elementary School, Carbondale Elementary School vs. Fell Charter School, Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Carbondale Elementary School
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