Top 3 Best Northumberland County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,964 students in Northumberland County, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Northumberland County, PA are Line Mountain Elementary School, Shamokin Area Elementary School and Mount Carmel Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northumberland County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Northumberland County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Northumberland County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Line Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
542 W Shamokin St
Trevorton, PA 17881
(570) 797-3825
Grades: PK-4
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Shamokin Area Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5721
Grades: PK-4
| 806 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Carmel Area Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
630 W 5th St
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Grades: PK-6
| 797 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Northumberland County, PA

Northumberland County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
162 School Rd
Dalmatia, PA 17017
(570) 758-6243
Grades: PK-6
| 203 students
600 Arch St
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3725
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
3664 Old State Rd
Leck Kill, PA 17836
(570) 425-3671
Grades: K-6
| 63 students
500 Shamokin Street
Trevorton, PA 17881
(570) 797-2189
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
2733 State Route 45
Montandon, PA 17850
(570) 523-3218
Grades: K-5
| 132 students
4th And Hanover Streets
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-3547
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Avenue A And 5th St
Riverside, PA 17868
(570) 271-3268
Grades: PK-2
| 151 students
2000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Grades: 7-12
| 1,285 students
115 Fairmount Ave
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3736
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
1100 Main St
Watsontown, PA 17777
(570) 538-5562
Grades: K-4
| 281 students
Rr 2 Box 538
Shamokin, PA 17872
(570) 797-2233
Grades: 2-5
| 72 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Northumberland County, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Northumberland County, PA include Line Mountain Elementary School, Shamokin Area Elementary School and Mount Carmel Area Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Northumberland County, PA?
3 public preschools are located in Northumberland County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Northumberland County, PA?
Northumberland County, PA public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).

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