For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,886 students in 17801, PA.
The top ranked public schools in 17801, PA are Oaklyn School, Shikellamy High School and Chief Shikellamy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17801 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17801, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17801, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-2
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Shikellamy High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Walnut Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3713
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3713
Grades: 9-12
| 896 students
Rank: #33.
Chief Shikellamy School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
338 Memorial Drive
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3728
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3728
Grades: 3-5
| 618 students
17801, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 Arch St
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3725
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3725
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
115 Fairmount Ave
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3736
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3736
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17801, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17801, PA include Oaklyn School, Shikellamy High School and Chief Shikellamy School.
How many public schools are located in 17801?
3 public schools are located in 17801.
What is the racial composition of students in 17801?
17801 public schools minority enrollment is 27% 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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