Photo: Michael J at English Wikipedia · Public domainTunkhannock’s public schools score below 54% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Tunkhannock, 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 92% 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.
Tunkhannock’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1484 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Tunkhannock’s, its schools beat 41%, lower than their 46% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 52% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 92% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $22,477 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle, one middle and one middle school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center, then Tunkhannock STEM Academy, then Tunkhannock HS. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Endless Mountains Christian Academy (private) is 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 Tunkhannock’s grade
B−: better than 46% of Pennsylvania school districts. Graduation is above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Tunkhannock, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Tunkhannock
Tunkhannock Area Primary Center
Grades K–2 · 416 students · 13:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Tunkhannock
Tunkhannock Area Primary Center
Grades K–2 · 416 students · 13:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Tunkhannock
Tunkhannock Area Primary Center
Grades K–2 · 416 students · 13:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Tunkhannock
Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center
Grades 3–6 · 614 students · 13:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Tunkhannock
Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center
Grades 3–6 · 614 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Tunkhannock
Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center
Grades 3–6 · 614 students · 13:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Tunkhannock
Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center
Grades 3–6 · 614 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Tunkhannock
Tunkhannock STEM Academy
Grades 7 · 137 students · 19:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Tunkhannock
Tunkhannock HS
Grades 8–12 · 814 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Tunkhannock
Tunkhannock HS
Grades 8–12 · 814 students · 12:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Tunkhannock
Tunkhannock HS
Grades 8–12 · 814 students · 12:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Tunkhannock
Tunkhannock HS
Grades 8–12 · 814 students · 12:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Tunkhannock
Tunkhannock HS
Grades 8–12 · 814 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Tunkhannock’s public schools are run by Tunkhannock Area School District, which also serves Eaton, Falls, Forkston and Lemon 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.
Below the state in reading
Tunkhannock vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Tunkhannock’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Tunkhannock | B− | Tunkhannock Area |
| Eaton | B− | Tunkhannock Area |
Every school in Tunkhannock
5 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 Tunkhannock’s schools
Are Tunkhannock’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Tunkhannock children attend score below 54% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 41%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Tunkhannock in?
Tunkhannock Area School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,981 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
What is Tunkhannock’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Tunkhannock Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Tunkhannock spend per student?
$22,477 in Tunkhannock Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Tunkhannock?
Yes: Endless Mountains Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 22 students).
Parents talk
What Tunkhannock families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Tunkhannock → They have their own page.
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.