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Best Northumberland ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 885 students in Northumberland, PA (there are , serving 370 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Northumberland, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Northumberland, PA are Priestley School and Shikellamy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northumberland, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Northumberland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Northumberland, PA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Priestley School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
423 Cannery Rd
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-3261
Gr: K-2 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Shikellamy Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
545 Permastone Dr
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 286-3736
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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Northumberland, Pennsylvania ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4th And Hanover Streets
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-3547
Gr: 6-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Northumberland, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Northumberland, PA include Priestley School and Shikellamy Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Northumberland?
2 public schools are located in Northumberland.
What percentage of students in Northumberland go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Northumberland are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Northumberland?
Northumberland public schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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