PITTSTON AREA PRI CTR

Pittston Area Pri Ctr is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pittston Area SD school district, located in Pittston, PA with about 492 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Pittston Area Pri Ctr has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Pittston Area Primary Center, located at 210 Rock Street in Pittston, Pennsylvania, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pittston Area School District. The school is specifically dedicated to the early development of young learners, typically housing students in the primary grade levels (often kindergarten through second grade). Its curriculum is designed to establish a strong academic base in core subjects such as literacy and numeracy while fostering essential social and emotional skills in a supportive, age-appropriate environment.

As a pillar of the local community, the Primary Center emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, involving parents and guardians in the developmental journey of their children. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to the intermediate and middle school levels. By focusing on individualized instruction and early intervention, the staff at Pittston Area Primary Center strives to ensure that every student builds the confidence and foundational knowledge necessary for long-term academic success.

For more information, contact Pittston Area Pri Ctr at (570) 654-2415 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.