For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,145 students in Coal Township, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Coal Township, PA are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Coal Township have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Coal Township, PA (2025-26)
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%
Rank: #22.
Shamokin Area Intermediate School
(Math: 18% | 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
Gr: 5-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Coal Township, 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 elementary schools in Coal Township, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Coal Township, PA include Shamokin Area Elementary School and Shamokin Area Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Coal Township?
2 public elementary schools are located in Coal Township.
What is the racial composition of students in Coal Township?
Coal Township public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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