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Elementary Schools

South Abington School

Abington Heights SD · Lackawanna County · 640 Northern Boulevard, Chinchilla, PA 18410.0

(570)585-2100

8/10
#344
Rank 344 out of 1,545
Top 22%
English Language Arts7/10 · #483 · 69th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #238 · 85th percentile
Science8/10 · #363 · 74th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the quiet suburban community of Chinchilla, just outside Scranton, South Abington School sits in a district known for taking academics seriously — and the math scores here especially back that up. Families drawn to Abington Heights tend to value a tight-knit school community with solid instruction across the board, without the intensity of some larger metro districts. It's the kind of area where neighbors know each other, the pace of life is manageable, and the schools feel like a genuine part of the community rather than just a building kids pass through.

Student Demographics

114 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
95 (83%)
Asian
9 (8%)
Hispanic
5 (4%)
Multiple Races
4 (4%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners4 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged6 (5%)
Students with Disabilities12 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

301
Enrollment
19.8
Teachers (FTE)
15.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #942 · 41st percentile

30 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found