For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 961 students in 17857, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17857, PA are Priestley School and Shikellamy MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17857 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17857, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17857, PA Public Elementary Schools (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: 51%)
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
17857, 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 elementary schools in 17857, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17857, PA include Priestley School and Shikellamy MiddleSchool.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17857, PA?
2 public elementary schools are located in 17857, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 17857, PA?
17857, PA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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