For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 827 students in 17866, PA.
The top ranked public preschool in 17866, PA is Shamokin Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 17866 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 17866, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17866, PA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shamokin Area Elementary School
(Math: 29% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
17866, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Gr: 7-12 | 1,285 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 17866, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 17866, PA include Shamokin Area Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 17866?
1 public preschools are located in 17866.
What is the racial composition of students in 17866?
17866 public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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