For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 921 students in 18655, PA.
The top ranked public schools in 18655, PA are Northwest Area Primary School, Northwest Area High School and Northwest Area Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 18655 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 18655, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18655, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Area Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
417 Shickshinny Lake Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 864-3461
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 864-3461
Grades: PK-2
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
243 Thorne Hill Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-4126
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-4126
Grades: 7-12
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Northwest Area Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Sunset Lake Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 256-3649
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 256-3649
Grades: 3-6
| 274 students
18655, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
West Vine St
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-7001
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-7001
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 18655, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 18655, PA include Northwest Area Primary School, Northwest Area High School and Northwest Area Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 18655, PA?
3 public schools are located in 18655, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 18655, PA?
18655, PA public schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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