For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,059 students in Ashland, PA.
The top ranked public schools in Ashland, PA are North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School and North Schuylkill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Ashland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Ashland, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 Academy Lane Route 61
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-0495
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-0495
Grades: 7-12
| 993 students
Rank: #22.
North Schuylkill Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38 Line St
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-3661
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-3661
Grades: K-6
| 1,066 students
Ashland, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Broad St
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 875-4858
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 875-4858
Grades: K-6
| 454 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ashland, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Ashland, PA include North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School and North Schuylkill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ashland?
2 public schools are located in Ashland.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland?
Ashland public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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