Photo: Umrok · CC BY-SA 4.0Kingston’s public schools score below 75% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Kingston’s districts is 13%, below the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Kingston, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 87% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Kingston’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1324 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Kingston’s, its schools beat 11%, lower than their 25% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 13% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 87% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,982 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 1 the district’s path is Chester Street El Sch, then Wyoming Valley West MS, then Wyoming Valley West SHS. Enrollment is up 13% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School (private), Wyoming Valley Montessori School (private), Jenny Lynn Elementary (private) and Jenny Lynn Ferraro Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Kingston’s grade
C: better than 25% of Pennsylvania school districts, #927 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Both inputs trail the Pennsylvania average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Kingston, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Kingston
Third Avenue El Sch
Grades K · 97 students · 10:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Kingston
Chester Street El Sch
Grades 1–5 · 294 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Kingston
Chester Street El Sch
Grades 1–5 · 294 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Kingston
Chester Street El Sch
Grades 1–5 · 294 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Kingston
Chester Street El Sch
Grades 1–5 · 294 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Kingston
Chester Street El Sch
Grades 1–5 · 294 students · 14:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Kingston
Wyoming Valley West MS
Grades 6–8 · 1,139 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Kingston
Wyoming Valley West MS
Grades 6–8 · 1,139 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Kingston
Wyoming Valley West MS
Grades 6–8 · 1,139 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Kingston
Wyoming Valley West SHS
Grades 9–12 · 1,362 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Plymouth
10th grade in Kingston
Wyoming Valley West SHS
Grades 9–12 · 1,362 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Plymouth
Kingston’s public schools are run by Wyoming Valley West School District, which also serves Courtdale, Edwardsville, Forty Fort and Larksville and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Kingston vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Kingston’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston | C | Wyoming Valley West |
| Wilkes-Barre | D | Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Edwardsville | C | Wyoming Valley West |
| Pringle | — | Wyoming Valley West |
| Forty Fort | C | Wyoming Valley West |
| Plains | D | Wilkes-Barre Area |
3 of the 5 neighbors share Wyoming Valley West with Kingston, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Kingston
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Kingston’s schools
Are Kingston’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Kingston children attend score below 75% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #927 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 11%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Kingston in?
Wyoming Valley West School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 4,894 students in 6 schools (2024–25).
Where do Kingston kids go to high school?
Wyoming Valley West SHS in Plymouth, with 1,362 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Kingston’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Wyoming Valley West School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Kingston spend per student?
$16,982 in Wyoming Valley West School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Kingston?
Yes: Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 742 students), Wyoming Valley Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–6, 127 students), Jenny Lynn Elementary (nonsectarian, grades 1–7, 66 students) and Jenny Lynn Ferraro Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 38 students).
Parents talk
What Kingston families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.