For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 863 students in Rural Valley, PA.
The top ranked public schools in Rural Valley, PA are Shannock Valley Elementary School and West Shamokin Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rural Valley, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Rural Valley have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Rural Valley, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shannock Valley Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 Cowanshannock Avenue
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-6991
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-6991
Grades: K-6
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
West Shamokin Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
178 Wolf Drive
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-7040
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-7040
Grades: 7-12
| 527 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rural Valley, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Rural Valley, PA include Shannock Valley Elementary School and West Shamokin Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Rural Valley?
2 public schools are located in Rural Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Rural Valley?
Rural Valley public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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