Education

Greater Hazleton offers multiple educational opportunities for everyone from pre-school age to the post-graduate level. The region offers public, private and parochial options to meet the specific needs of students and their families.

The Hazleton Area School District offers a quality education for students in grades K-12 and athletic competition in a wide range of sports. Students can study general courses at Hazleton Area High School or one of the district’s many elementary/middle schools. High school students can also obtain technical training at the Hazleton Area Career Center, study in the STEM (science, technology, math, engineering) fields at the Hazleton Area Academy of Sciences, or explore their creativity in the arts and music at the Hazleton Area Arts and Humanities Academy.

MMI Preparatory School provides rigorous academics, immersive extracurricular opportunities, and consistent character education in a college preparatory environment for students in grades 6-12. It’s perfect for parents who are seeking a private school education with small class sizes and a more direct student-to-teacher ratio.

Parents can take comfort knowing their children don’t have to go far from home to find exceptional post-secondary opportunities. Greater Hazleton is home to a Penn State University branch campus that offers several four-year degrees and