Serving 375 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Oaklyn School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Science Proficiency: 80-89%
- Attendance Zone: Oaklyn School serves the southeast part of Sunbury, PA, covering an attendance area of approximately 42 square miles. Families living within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.6 miles to the zone's edge and up to 16.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oaklyn School's student population of 375 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
375 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oaklyn School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-89%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
23%
16%
Black
7%
14%
White
61%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Oaklyn School often compared to?
Oaklyn Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty-valley Elementary School, Priestley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Oaklyn School?
375 students attend Oaklyn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Oaklyn School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oaklyn School?
Oaklyn School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oaklyn School offer ?
Oaklyn School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oaklyn School part of?
Oaklyn School is part of Shikellamy School District.
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