Scranton School District, Pennsylvania

Scranton School District is a unified school district in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 76,033 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 25.3 sq mi (65.5 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
76,033 ± 54
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Lackawanna County
Land area
25.3 sq mi (65.5 km²)
Median household income
$50,739 ± $2,359
Median home value
$158,100 ± $3,935
Water area
0.23 sq mi (0.6 km²)
State
Pennsylvania
Census code (GEOID)
4221090
Coordinates (central point)
41.404152, -75.665953

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Scranton School District, largest first

  1. Scranton (city)76,033 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Riverside School District3.0 mi southwest
  2. Dunmore School District3.4 mi east
  3. Mid Valley School District4.6 mi northeast
  4. Abington Heights School District5.8 mi northwest
  5. North Pocono School District8.5 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Scranton School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Scranton School District before you rely on it.

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