For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 475 students in Shickshinny, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shickshinny, PA are Northwest Area Intermediate School and Northwest Area Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shickshinny, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shickshinny have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Shickshinny, PA (2026-27)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Rank: #11.
Northwest Area Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Sunset Lake Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 256-3649
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 256-3649
Gr: 3-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-2 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Shickshinny, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Shickshinny, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shickshinny, PA include Northwest Area Intermediate School and Northwest Area Primary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shickshinny?
2 public elementary schools are located in Shickshinny.
What is the racial composition of students in Shickshinny?
Shickshinny public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Shickshinny are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Shickshinny include: Northwest Area Intermediate School vs. Northwest Area Primary School, Northwest Area Primary School vs. Northwest Area Intermediate School
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