For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 961 students in Northumberland, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 344 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Northumberland, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Northumberland, PA are Priestley School and Shikellamy MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northumberland, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Northumberland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Northumberland, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Priestley School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
423 Cannery Rd
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-3261
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-3261
Grades: K-2
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Shikellamy MiddleSchool
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 Permastone Dr
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 286-3736
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 286-3736
Grades: 6-8
| 692 students
Northumberland, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4th And Hanover Streets
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-3547
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-3547
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Northumberland, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Northumberland, PA include Priestley School and Shikellamy MiddleSchool.
How many public schools are located in Northumberland, PA?
2 public schools are located in Northumberland, PA.
What percentage of students in Northumberland, PA go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Northumberland, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Northumberland, PA?
Northumberland, PA public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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