For the 2023 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 10,745 students in Northumberland County, PA (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,601 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Northumberland County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Northumberland County, PA are Turbotville Elementary School, Oaklyn School and Milton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northumberland County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Northumberland County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Northumberland County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Turbotville Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Pine St
Turbotville, PA 17772
(570) 649-5164
Turbotville, PA 17772
(570) 649-5164
Grades: K-3
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Oaklyn School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Oak Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3731
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3731
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Milton High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Mahoning St
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-7611
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-7611
Grades: 9-12
| 632 students
Rank: #44.
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-5
| 357 students
Rank: #55.
Mount Carmel Area High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 W 5th St
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 425 students
Rank: #66.
Shikellamy High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Walnut Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3713
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3713
Grades: 9-12
| 879 students
Rank: #77.
Line Mountain Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
542 W Shamokin St
Trevorton, PA 17881
(570) 797-3825
Trevorton, PA 17881
(570) 797-3825
Grades: PK-4
| 358 students
Rank: #88.
Line Mountain Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
187 Line Mountain Rd
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Grades: 5-8
| 317 students
Rank: #99.
Warrior Run Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4860 Susquehanna Trail
Turbotville, PA 17772
(570) 649-5135
Turbotville, PA 17772
(570) 649-5135
Grades: 4-8
| 554 students
Rank: #1010.
Milton Area Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Mahoning St
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-7685
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-7685
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Rank: #1111.
James F Baugher Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Brenda Rovenolt Circle
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-7631
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-7631
Grades: K-5
| 632 students
Rank: #1212.
Shamokin Area High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Grades: 9-12
| 693 students
Rank: #1313.
Grace S Beck School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Arch St
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3725
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3725
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #1414.
Shikellamy Middle School
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
| 670 students
Rank: #1515.
Chief Shikellamy School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
338 Memorial Drive
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3728
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3728
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #1616.
Shamokin Area Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 36%
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
| 804 students
Rank: #1717.
Mount Carmel Area Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
630 W 5th St
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Grades: PK-6
| 789 students
Rank: #1818.
Shamokin Area Intermediate School
Math: 15% | Reading: 43%
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
| 330 students
Rank: #1919.
Shamokin Area Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 40%
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
| 361 students
Rank: #2020.
Mount Carmel Area Junior High School
Math: 13% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 W 5th St
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Grades: 7-8
| 250 students
Rank: n/an/a
Line Mountain High School
Math: 80-89%
187 Line Mountain Road
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northumberland County Ctc Elementary School
Vocational School
1700-2000 West Montgomery Stre
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0304
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0304
Grades: 10-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Warrior Run High School
Math: 75-79%
4800 Susquehanna Trail
Turbotville, PA 17772
(570) 649-5166
Turbotville, PA 17772
(570) 649-5166
Grades: 9-12
| 500 students
Northumberland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
162 School Rd
Dalmatia, PA 17017
(570) 758-6243
Dalmatia, PA 17017
(570) 758-6243
Grades: PK-6
| 203 students
3664 Old State Rd
Leck Kill, PA 17836
(570) 425-3671
Leck Kill, PA 17836
(570) 425-3671
Grades: K-6
| 63 students
500 Shamokin Street
Trevorton, PA 17881
(570) 797-2189
Trevorton, PA 17881
(570) 797-2189
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
2733 State Route 45
Montandon, PA 17850
(570) 523-3218
Montandon, PA 17850
(570) 523-3218
Grades: K-5
| 132 students
4th And Hanover Streets
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-3547
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-3547
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Avenue A And 5th St
Riverside, PA 17868
(570) 271-3268
Riverside, PA 17868
(570) 271-3268
Grades: PK-2
| 151 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
115 Fairmount Ave
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3736
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3736
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
1100 Main St
Watsontown, PA 17777
(570) 538-5562
Watsontown, PA 17777
(570) 538-5562
Grades: K-4
| 281 students
Rr 2 Box 538
Shamokin, PA 17872
(570) 797-2233
Shamokin, PA 17872
(570) 797-2233
Grades: 2-5
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Northumberland County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Northumberland County, PA include Turbotville Elementary School, Oaklyn School and Milton High School.
How many public schools are located in Northumberland County, PA?
23 public schools are located in Northumberland County, PA.
What percentage of students in Northumberland County, PA go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Northumberland County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Northumberland County, PA?
Northumberland County, PA public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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