Overview

Heights/Murray El School is a public school in Wilkes-Barre, PA. It is one of 5 elementary schools in Wilkes-Barre Area School District.

School Rating

Heights/Murray El School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Pennsylvania with the same grade levels.
4/10
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ACADEMICS

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About the School

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Neighborhood

1 S Sherman St
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
School leader: Aidan McKenna
(570) 826-7256
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School attendance zone
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