For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,176 students in Coal Township, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 481 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Coal Township, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Coal Township, PA are Shamokin Area High School, Shamokin Area Elementary School and Shamokin Area Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coal Township, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Coal Township have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Coal Township, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shamokin Area High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Grades: 9-12
| 662 students
Rank: #22.
Shamokin Area Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5721
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5721
Grades: PK-4
| 827 students
Rank: #33.
Shamokin Area Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5721
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5721
Grades: 5-6
| 318 students
Rank: #44.
Shamokin Area Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Grades: 7-8
| 350 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northumberland County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
1700-2000 West Montgomery Stre
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0304
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0304
Grades: 10-12
| 19 students
Coal Township, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Grades: 7-12
| 1,285 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Coal Township, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Coal Township, PA include Shamokin Area High School, Shamokin Area Elementary School and Shamokin Area Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Coal Township?
5 public schools are located in Coal Township.
What percentage of students in Coal Township go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Coal Township are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Coal Township?
Coal Township public schools minority enrollment is 22% 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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