For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,844 students in Sunbury, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Sunbury, PA are Oaklyn School, Chief Shikellamy School and Shikellamy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sunbury, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Sunbury have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Sunbury, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oaklyn School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Oak Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3731
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3731
Gr: K-2 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Chief Shikellamy School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
338 Memorial Drive
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3728
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3728
Gr: 3-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Shikellamy High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Walnut Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3713
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3713
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sunbury, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Sunbury, PA include Oaklyn School, Chief Shikellamy School and Shikellamy High School.
How many public schools are located in Sunbury?
3 public schools are located in Sunbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Sunbury?
Sunbury public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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