Western Wayne School District, Pennsylvania

Western Wayne School District is a unified school district in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 17,985 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 163 sq mi (421 km²) of land.

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Western Wayne School District in Pennsylvania
Carbondale Area School DistrictLakeland School DistrictNorth Pocono School DistrictWallenpaupack Area School District
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
17,985 ± 411
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Wayne County
Land area
163 sq mi (421 km²)
Median household income
$62,721 ± $5,943
Median home value
$230,200 ± $15,405
Water area
6.21 sq mi (16.1 km²)
State
Pennsylvania
Census code (GEOID)
4226070
Coordinates (central point)
41.477434, -75.377776

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 Western Wayne School District, largest first

  1. Lake Township4,897 people
  2. Salem Township4,144 people
  3. Canaan Township3,453 people
  4. The Hideout (CDP)2,432 people
  5. Clinton Township1,961 people
  6. South Canaan Township1,855 people
  7. Sterling Township1,407 people
  8. Waymart (borough)1,114 people
  9. Indian Rocks (CDP)375 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. Carbondale Area School District12 mi northwest
  2. Lakeland School District12 mi northwest
  3. Wallenpaupack Area School District13 mi southeast
  4. North Pocono School District14 mi southwest
  5. Forest City Regional School District18 mi north
  6. Wayne Highlands School District19 mi north

These share a boundary with Western Wayne 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 Western Wayne School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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